| The False Claims Act has proven to be one of the most effective tools in
fighting Medicare and Medicaid fraud, defense contractor fraud and other types of fraud
perpetrated against the federal government. The qui tam provisions, which allow
whistleblowers to file False Claims Act lawsuits against companies and individuals that
defraud the government, have been key to the law’s success. Since the False Claims
Act was amended, the government has recovered more than $17 billion as a result of qui
tam lawsuits.
states --
and Virginia -- as well as the District of Columbia have
their own versions of the False Claims Act. In those places, whistleblowers can recover
money against defendants who commit fraud against state and local governments.
Important notice
These pages should not be construed to contain legal advice. If you would like to
proceed with a qui tam lawsuit, you should discuss the matter with competent legal
counsel. If you contact Phillips & Cohen LLP through this site, you should
understand that the communication does not create an attorney-client relationship. We do
not represent you and have not agreed to do so until we both sign a written agreement.
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