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If you are thinking of blowing the whistle, contact Nashville Whistleblower attorney Timothy L. Miles for a free case evaluation
WHAT DOES “QUI TAM” MEAN?
“Qui tam” is a shortened Latin phrase meaning “who as well for the king as for himself sues in the manner.” In other words, it means that an individual is filing a lawsuit on behalf of their government, a qui tam lawsuit. The qui tam provision of the False Claims Act (FCA) was enacted not only to encourage whistleblowers but also to protect them from any retaliation by the hands of the organization they are helping to expose.
WHAT IS A QUI TAM LAWSUIT?
Qui tam is a provision in the FCA that allows private citizens with evidence of fraud perpetrated against the federal government to sue the wrongdoer on behalf of the U.S. government. These citizens are rewarded with a substantial share in any financial recovery that’s made (typically 15-30% of the total amount).
The qui tam provision was enacted to encourage private citizens to come forward with information about entities defrauding federal programs and file whistleblower lawsuits, thus allowing the government to recoup stolen funds. Qui tam lawsuits differ from other types of lawsuits, such as personal injuries, in that the person bringing the suit is not the one who has been directly harmed. Any person with information about fraud against the government – an employee, contractor, competitor, or someone else – can bring a qui tam lawsuit. If you have information about fraud against the U.S. government, contact Nashville Whistleblower Attorney Timothy L. Miles, a top-rated attorney in Tennessee. He can help you determine if you have a case, and securely walk you through the whistleblower process. DOES WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS MEAN YOU CAN REMAIN ANONYMOUS AS A WHISTLEBLOWER?
The FCA requires that a qui tam lawsuit be kept “under seal” while the case is under investigation. This means that anyone other than the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. attorney, and the assigned judge of the District Court cannot view the details of your case until the case becomes unsealed. If you have any concerns about your anonymity during this process, it’s a good idea to speak with a Nashville whistleblower attorney and learn more about the whistleblower protections and other laws that will affect your case. A Nashville whistleblower attorney can explain the process of filing under seal including how you can retain your anonymity.
IF YOU ARE THINKING OF BLOWING THE WHISTLE, CONTACT NASHVILLE WHISTLEBLOWER ATTORNEY TIMOTHY L. MILES TODAY
If you have knowledge of fraud against or by the federal government, contact Nashville whistleblower attorney Timothy L. Miles who can guide you through the whistleblower process and explain your whistleblower protections. The consultation is free and confidential. Just complete the form below to get started or call (855) Tim-M-Law. Ask a Nashville Whistleblower attorney, you could be entitled to a significant whistleblower award.
Please also visit our Resources center which provides a wealth of information on whistleblower lawsuits, among others. Call today and see what a Nashville whistleblower attorney can do for you. NASHVILLE WHISTLEBLOWER ATTORNEY TIMOTHY L. MILESNashville whistleblower attorney Timothy L. Miles is a nationally recognized shareholder rights attorney raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Miles was recently selected by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM as a 2022 Top Ranked Lawyer, 2022 Top Rated Litigator. and a 2022 Elite Lawyer of the South. Mr. Miles also maintains the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, their highest rating for both legal ability and ethics. Mr. Miles is a member of the prestigious Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers Association, a superb rated attorney by Avvo, a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019) and recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer, Recognizing Excellence in Securities Law, by Lawyers of Distinction (2019). Mr. Miles has published over sixty articles on various issues of the law, including class actions, whistleblower cases, products liability, civil procedure, derivative actions, corporate takeover litigation, corporate formation, mass torts, dangerous drugs, and more. Please visit our website. Comments are closed.
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