Why Pursue a Qui Tam Lawsuit?
When a person has information that can prove that a government contractor or taxpayer has defrauded the government, they may file a lawsuit under the False Claims Act or the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006. These laws allow a person to take the fight to individuals or organizations who would otherwise cheat the federal government out of potentially millions of dollars at at time. These lawsuits are known as qui tam lawsuits.
A qui tam lawsuit is undoubtedly a daunting legal prospect. A claimant needs to provide proof of fraud, as well as hold up a position usually held by the U.S. Justice Department until the government decides whether it wants to get involved or not. While this may seem overwhelming to many, a reliable and experienced legal advisor can help a claimant stand up against wrongdoing and fight for justice. To learn more, contact the qui tam lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, at 202-973-0900.
What Can a Qui Tam Lawsuit Do?
If a person filing against a contractor or fraudulent taxpayer wins their case, several important things can happen that may help both the person filing the lawsuit and the United States government. These can include the following:
- The claimant receives a substantial percentage of the monetary amount of fraud recovered.
- The fraudulent party is required to pay back whatever they fraudulently gained.
- The United States government can re-appropriate that money to help citizens.
These lawsuits have a long history in the United States, and are particularly useful in keeping contractors and taxpayers accountable for their actions.
Contact Us
If you have information that may help the government prosecute someone trying to cheat a federal or state program out of its money, we may be able to help you with a qui tam lawsuit. For more information regarding your legal options, contact the qui tam attorneys of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, by calling 202-973-0900 today.
