Under the False Claims Act, individuals can file a “qui tam” lawsuit against other individuals or companies that have defrauded the government. A “whistleblower,” the individual bringing the lawsuit, may actually recover damages on behalf of the government. The fraud on the government can occur in government contract situations, Medicare or Medicaid cases, defense contractor situations, or cases involving tax fraud. For example, individuals who report incidents of tax fraud that exceed $2 million may be eligible to collect up to 30 percent of money damages awarded to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) based on the information provided regarding the tax fraud.
Fuerst Ittleman partners Mitchell Fuerst, Esq. and Andrew Ittleman, Esq. have exceptional experience litigating claims involving the False Claims Act. At Fuerst Ittleman, we have an experienced group of attorneys practicing primarily in tax, corporate, and white collar litigation. Our team of attorneys is well versed in complex litigation and knowledgeable about the intricate realm of qui tam actions.
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