Defense Contract Fraud
When it comes to defense contracts, it is important for whistleblowers to point out fraudulent claims to help protect the government and taxpayers from unnecessary expenses. Persons who choose to bring a lawsuit against a defense contractor who is collecting money on the basis of false or fraudulent claims are given freedom to do so under the False Claims Act.
Persons who pursue legal action against defense contractors for false claims may do so by filing a Qui Tam lawsuit on behalf of the federal government. Because Qui Tam lawsuits can be complicated, it is important to have an aggressive and experienced lawyer on your side. If you have information about a defense contract fraud, contact a Qui Tam attorney from Tycko & Zavareei, LLP at 202-973-0900 today.
Types of Defense Contract Fraud
Defense contract fraud can come in many different forms, and the government relies heavily on whistleblowers to help expose new schemes and fraudulent actions. Defense contract fraud may include:
- Obtaining contracts through false statements
- Misrepresenting the cost of a project
- Overcharging / Over-billing
- Omitting resources available to the company for a project
- Bid-rigging
- Contract-negotiation fraud
- Use of cheap or inferior products on the project
- Failure to follow contract specifications
- Failure to complete the project to government requirements
If a government contractor collects money for a project through false statements or claims, or if they fail to perform up to the standards set by the contract, you may be able to pursue a Qui Tam lawsuit to help the government put a stop to these fraudulent actions.
Contact Us
For help with a Qui Tam claim against a government contractor, contact an experienced Qui Tam lawyer from Tycko & Zavareei, LLP today at 202-973-0900 for a free initial consultation.
