False Claims Act & Qui Tam Cases

Experienced Lawyers Handling Qui Tam Actions

Federal False Claims Act ● Qui Tam Lawsuits
Where there is a Wrong there is a Remedy

Is your employer cheating the federal government by submitting fraudulent bills or delivering products and services that do not meet specifications? Do you know of a company that is submitting fraudulent invoices to a government agency?

If you have evidence of false claims, you could report the fraud, help the federal government recover the funds owed, and, as the person who reported the fraud, share in the funds recovered.

At Begelman, Orlow & Melletz, our lawyers have strong working relationships with federal prosecutors who are involved in false claim lawsuits. As a leading law firm in filing qui tam (pronounced key-tom) lawsuits, our attorneys have the experience it takes to present a convincing case and to protect the whistleblower (called the "relator") who reports the fraud.

If you have knowledge and evidence (even a small amount) of an individual or corporation defrauding the government, contact our offices today. We can help you bring a lawsuit on behalf of the federal government. As the relator, or whistleblower, you would receive a portion of the final recovery, often from 15% to 30% of the total amount.

Almost any fraud perpetrated against the American government can be prosecuted under the False Claims Act.

The False Claims Act can be used to successfully recover for fraud against the Government in all areas involving government funds, including but not limited to military contract fraud and health care fraud involving Medicare or Medicaid. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Fraudulent billing -billing for services not performed or goods not delivered
• Performing inappropriate or unnecessary medical procedures
• Double billing
• Misrepresenting the value of goods and services
• Billing for research that was never conducted
• Performing medical tests that were not required
• Billing for name brand medications when generic medications were used
• Billing for first-quality materials when inferior products were used
• Billing for hours not worked

For more information, see Common Types of Qui Tam Actions.

Preventing Wrongful Termination of Whistleblowers

Most people filing qui tam claims are concerned about losing their jobs or facing other retaliation in the workplace. The False Claims Act has protections built in for whistleblowers. If you live in New Jersey, our attorneys will further protect you by filing suit under New Jersey's Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA).

To learn more about these claims, please visit our Qui Tam Information Center or our False Claims Act FAQs. For specific information regarding your potential claims though, it is best to speak to an experienced attorney. Contact our offices today for a free initial consultation.