Qui Tam Attorneys Philadelphia, PA
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What Is a Qui Tam Legal Action?
Qui tam is a Latin phrase that translates to "one who pursues" or "whistleblower." A qui tam lawsuit is a lawsuit initiated by a person in possession of sensitive information on government fraud. This individual then shares the information with the government and gets a portion of any subsequent recovery. This individual is known as a qui tam plaintiff or relator. If the qui tam plaintiff prevails in a qui tam litigation, the government recovers the earnings. The qui tam plaintiff gets the cash if the government does not pursue the case. Using qui tam cases, the federal government has recovered billions of money. In 2011, for instance, qui tam cases collected almost $4 billion for Medicare and Medicaid. A common misconception is that the qui tam plaintiff receives the lion's share of the money. It is not true. The qui tam plaintiff is only eligible to earn the profits of the action if the government recovers the money. When the government does not pursue the case, the qui tam plaintiff gets no compensation. Government protection is the purpose of qui tam litigation. If the government fails to pursue the case, the qui tam plaintiff may retain the funds.
Do I Need a Whistleblower Lawyer?
When accused of perpetrating fraud against the federal government, a large number of individuals think they require a lawyer for whistleblowers. Despite the fact that the federal False Claims Act (FCA) is one of the most potent weapons in the government's inventory, it is not the only avenue to launch a whistleblower case. Qui tam actions, sometimes known as "whistleblower actions," are sometimes the best way to proceed. Qui tam cases vary from FCA proceedings in that private persons, referred to as "relators," may bring the lawsuit. Typically, relator witnesses are former government personnel who come forward to report systemic fraud and abuse. The Department of Justice analyzes the claims, files the qui tam action, and prosecutes the case. The relator obtains a share of any recovery and often receives the remainder of the funds granted to the government.
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