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Whenever private citizens recognize an act of fraud against the government by a company or other entity, citizens can provide that information to establish a legal claim. These qui tam whistleblower cases not only allow the government to correct and recover from acts of fraud but also give the whistleblower the chance to receive a financial reward if the suit is successful.

Why Choose Us as Your Lawyers

At Rafii & Associates, P.C., we have the skills and resources to handle your qui tam whistleblower claim. Our attorneys:

If you believe you have grounds for a California qui tam whistleblower case, contact our attorneys today.

Qui Tam and the False Claims Act

Qui tam claims are possible through the federal False Claims Act, which allows private citizens to serve claims on the behalf of the government upon discovering evidence of fraud on a company or entity’s part. Violations of the federal False Claims Act include:

Any of these actions can serve as grounds for a private citizen to file a qui tam claim on behalf of the government.

Filing a Qui Tam Whistleblower Case

After you’ve established grounds for a qui tam whistleblower case, the procedures differ from other types of claims. For a claim to be valid, you must do so confidentially and under seal, and you must keep the information confidential until the seal is no longer in place. Rather than serving the defendant, you must serve the government with a copy of the complaint and all the relevant information and material evidence related to the claim.

Once it receives the materials, the government will investigate the claim, including interviewing the whistleblower. If the case has merit, the government will intervene, continuing the case. If the claim is successful, the whistleblower will receive a reward, often 15% to 25% of the amount recovered in the case.

If the government decides to not pursue the claim, often due to insufficient resources or lack of merit in the allegations, the case is no longer under seal. The litigation can then continue in a similar manner to other lawsuits.

Why Do You Need a Lawyer?

The attorneys at Rafii & Associates, P.C. have extensive experience in all types of California employment law – including qui tam whistleblower cases. If you’re unsure if your case has enough ground for a lawsuit or you’re ready to start your case, reach out to us to schedule a free initial consultation today.