Do I have a Case under the False Claims Act?

Answers provided by a Qui Tam Lawyer

The best way to understand if you have a case under the False Claims Act is to discuss your circumstances and evidence with a qui tam lawyer.  Contact a whistleblower lawyer at Mike Love & Associates LLC for a confidential consultation.

Consider the following information as you determine the credibility of your evidence and the chances of success in False Claims Act case.

The Nature of the Fraud

Inefficiency and waste often fill government programs. However, even monumental waste and loss is not grounds for false claims litigation unless someone intentionally provided false information to the government.

Unless established as intentionally committing fraud, one cannot file a suit.

Documenting Fraud

In a qui tam case, proof and documentation are critical. Credible and knowledgeable witnesses are very important, and the government is more willing to move forward if there is more than one witness. Both your qui tam lawyer and the government lawyers will look to build a case that does not rely completely on one witness or document.

While your intuition is important, it will not be enough to build a case on. Verifiable evidence must back up the speculation and allegations.

Government Damages

The government sometimes determines interest in pursuing false claims litigation by the scale of the fraud. In general, the greater the amount of damages the government sustains, the greater their interest will be in pursuing the case.

Additionally, the amount of recovery you receive as the qui tam plaintiff is more when the case involves larger amounts of financial damage.

Personal Involvement

You must consider your level of personal involvement in the circumstances of the fraud. Skeletons in your closet can become an issue; however, you may also lose credibility if your position is too distant from the fraudulent activity.

Ultimately, you need to be able to demonstrate that you have direct but independent knowledge of the fraud.

First Steps

A feeling of trepidation is perfectly natural when you begin to take action as a qui tam whistleblower.  This can be an unfavorable position to be in at work, and people’s jobs are at stake.

However, if you know of intentional actions to defraud U.S. taxpayers, the help you offer can help put an end to fraud—and bring you financial restitution.  Contact a whistleblower lawyer at Mike Love & Associates LLC to help guide you through the initial uncertainty and provide details on qui tam legal actions.