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Qui-Tam
Qui-Tam Highlights
- Part of the False Claims Act, qui tam allows individuals who know of a fraud against the federal government to bring suit on behalf of the federal government.
- If the suit you intiated results in a settlement or conviction you may be eligible to receive monetary compensation.
About Qui-Tam
Part of the False Claims Act, qui tam allows individuals who know of a fraud against the federal government to bring suit on behalf of the federal government. In return for bringing suit, the individual who acts is eligible to receive monetary compensation.
There are four circumstances that allow for an individual can bring a Qui Tam lawsuit:
- A false or fraudulent claim for payment was made to the federal government.
- A false record or statement [was used] to get a claim paid by the federal government.
- A group conspired to get a false or fraudulent claim paid by the federal government.
- A false record or statement [was used] to conceal, avoid or decrease an obligation to pay money or transmit property to the federal government.
If you believe you have knowledge of a fraudulent claim to the government you may be entitled to a cash settlement. Please complete the form and one of our attorneys will contact you, or call 1-800-LAW-FIRM now.
In return for their action, federal law allows individuals to receive compensation for their suit. Generally, a party who is found guilty of defrauding the government is required to pay an amount that is equal to triple any damages incurred by the federal government plus a penalty ranging from $5,500 to $11,000. The individual who files the action recieves a percentage of this amount. Generally, this ranges from 15 to 25 percent of the total award. In addition, many states have enacted similar laws for fraudulent claims against the state and local government.
