If someone else brings a False Claims Act case alleging the same fraud, can I still bring a case?

Usually not. False Claims Act cases generally follow a “first to file” rule. This means that only the first relator (or group of relators acting together) to bring a lawsuit arising out of a particular fraud scheme will be entitled to share in the monetary reward. For this reason, once you decide to move forward with a qui tam case under the False Claims Act, it can be very important to prepare and file the lawsuit quickly.

If you have questions about a possible qui tam case, contact the qui tam attorneys of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP today at 202-973-0900.