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Whistleblower Attorneys Prepared to Stand Up for You

If you have come across information that you believe violates the False Claims Act, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, or safety regulations, you may have a whistleblower claim on your hands. Our team at DOUMAR | RAINSFORD can stand up for your rights. We protect whistleblowers throughout Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands, who have the courage to come forward about fraud and other wrongdoing.

What Is the False Claims Act?

Federal and state statutes – sometimes referred to as “qui tam” statutes – provide financial incentives to private citizens (often referred to as whistleblowers or “relators”) who report fraudulent acts against the government. The primary federal statute is the False Claims Act (FCA), a law that dates back to 1863 and the Civil War.

What Are Some Examples of Fraud Under the False Claims Act?

There are several types of fraud that can result in liability under the FCA, including:

  • Healthcare fraud
  • Defense contractor fraud
  • Fraud involving educational loans or grants

FCA lawsuits include those against drug manufacturers, for example, overcharging the government for the cost of drugs and promoting the sale of prescription drugs for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

What Compensation Can Whistleblowers Recover?

The FCA imposes triple damages and penalties against any business or person that commits fraud in connection with obtaining a payment from the federal government. Under the federal and state statutes, whistleblowers can receive awards ranging from 15% to 30% of any amount recovered, plus attorney’s fees and costs.

Other Whistleblower Programs

Our whistleblower, False Claims Act, and qui tam lawyers also handle whistleblower claims under the following programs:

  • The IRS Whistleblower Program: Offers monetary rewards to individuals who provide information to the IRS that results in the collection of at least $2 million from any noncompliant payer.
  • The SEC And CFTC Whistleblower Programs under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Authorize monetary awards to individuals who provide information regarding securities laws violations. The information provided must lead to an SEC enforcement action in which over $1 million in sanctions is ordered.
  • The Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Program: Provides monetary rewards to individuals within the motor vehicle manufacturing or sales industries who provide original information to the Department of Transportation about life-threatening safety issues that result in monetary recovery. Whistleblowers are entitled to rewards of 10-30% of any such recovery.

If you are unsure whether you have a case, reach out to our legal team for a complimentary case evaluation.

Protect Your Rights: Free Consultation with Our Whistleblower Lawyers

Get dependable legal support when blowing the whistle on fraud or other wrongful conduct. DOUMAR | RAINSFORD is ready to advocate for you. To schedule your free consultation, please call 706-722-1700 or send us an email today.

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