What are the potential rewards of bringing a qui tam case under the False Claims Act?

A successful qui tam relator is entitled to a minimum of 15% of the total recovery, and can obtain as much as 30% of the recovery. Where in that 15-30% range a particular case will fall depends on a number of different factors, including whether the government decides to intervene in the lawsuit (meaning that the government will actually take the lead in litigating the claims). In many cases, relators have received awards of millions of dollars as a result of their right to share in the recovery. The False Claims Act is specifically designed to encourage private persons to come forward and report fraud, and to pursue qui tam cases on behalf of the government. These large shares are also designed to create economic incentives for attorneys to agree to represent qui tam relators in False Claims Act cases.

In addition to the potential monetary reward, many qui tam relators are whistleblower who are motivating to expose fraud against the government by patriotism and a strong desire for fairness and justice. These whistleblowers are true heroes, who take on risks and burdens for the good of their country.

If you would like more information on qui tam lawsuits and potential rewards, contact the qui tam attorneys of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP today at 202-973-0900.