Federal Crop Insurance Fraud
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that is dedicated to insuring crops to promote economic and agricultural stability. If an individual or company commits insurance fraud against the FCIC, a whistleblower may be able to file a Qui Tam lawsuit to put a halt to fraudulent claims and practices.
While many people may be unaware of the steps involved in bringing a Qui Tam lawsuit, a dedicated attorney may be able to explain your options and help you with your claim. In many cases, private citizens who pursue legal action under the False Claims Act may be eligible for a reward of 15%-30% of the money recovered by the government. For assistance with your federal crop insurance fraud case, contact the Qui Tam lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP at 202-973-0900 today.
Types of Crop Insurance Fraud
Individuals or companies may be guilty of crop insurance fraud if they:
- Claim payments from the FCIC by understating crop yields
- Make claims on crops that were not planted
- Conspire to fabricate crop losses to make insurance claims
- Purposely shift crops from non-insured land to insured land in order to make an insurance claim
Crop insurance fraud can be very costly to the FCIC and ultimately, the taxpayers who help fund the insurance programs. It is important for persons with knowledge of fraudulent insurance claims to report them or to pursue Qui Tam action to help put a stop to such practices.
Contact Us
For assistance with a crop insurance fraud claim or any other Qui Tam action, contact the Qui Tam attorneys of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP at 202-973-0900 to discuss your legal options.
