From PPJ
What is the Qui Tam False Claims Act Law?
Qui Tam is a provision of the federal False Claims Act that allows private citizen whistleblowers (called "relators") to file a lawsuit on behalf of the U.S. Government against companies or individuals who have committed fraud against the U.S. Governments. If the lawsuit is successful, the realtor may share in the revenue recovered--ranging from 15-25%, if the Government joins the case, or 25-30% if the relator is successful on his or her own. This unique law was enacted by the Congress in order to more effectively identify and prosecute government procurement and program fraud and recover revenue lost as a result of the fraud. The qui tam law allows relators to act as "private attorneys general" in prosecuting fraud against the Government.
Several states (including California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas) now have False Claims acts similar to the Federal FCA. Other states are considering passing False Claims Acts as well.
Under the False Claims acts, a whistle blower who has information about fraudulent practices being committed against the federal or a state government may file a lawsuit on behalf of the government, against companies or individuals who have committed the wrong doing.
Packard, Packard & Johnson assists relators in evaluating the merits of such a case, confidentially and at no charge to the relator. After consultation and investigation, Packard, Packard, & Johnson and a relator may proceed with a lawsuit in an effort to recover for the government monies which were wrongfully obtained, and to secure compensation for the relator for his or her effort.
