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518 Georgia Avenue, Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 28011, Chattanooga, TN 37424
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False Claims Act - Remedy for being put in a tough position by an employer.
Posted on August 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM |
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The False Claims Act, passed in 1863 to combat rampant fraud
committed by government-contracted individuals and companies, is today
the federal government’s most powerful tool in fighting fraud, waste,
and other wrongdoing. Every year this type of fraud amounts to billions
of dollars in lost taxpayer money. The FCA’s qui tam “whistleblower” provision,
which allows people not affiliated with the U.S. government to file
lawsuits on behalf of the government when they witness fraud, gross
waste, mismanagement, abuse of power, and other wrongdoing representing a
substantial financial loss or threat to public health and safety. Because whistleblowers take giant personal risks when they choose to
expose fraud, often facing demotion, termination of job, and other forms
of retaliation, the FCA awards plaintiffs who file lawsuits on behalf
of the government. They may collect 15-30 percent of the recovery. The most common type of whistleblower lawsuit involves defrauding the
U.S. government by overcharging for goods and services. Many whistleblower protections have been
strengthened under the FCA and other laws, such as those governing
securities fraud under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and
tax fraud under the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If you have any questions regarding these type of claims or a particular circumstance you are in give me a call (423) 265-8804. |
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