False Claims Act Attorney — Orange County
The False Claims Act allows private citizens to file lawsuits on behalf of the government against individuals and companies that defraud federal and state programs. If you have knowledge of fraud against the government, you may be entitled to a significant financial reward and legal protection against retaliation.
What Is the False Claims Act?
The federal False Claims Act and California False Claims Act prohibit submitting false or fraudulent claims for payment to the government. Common examples include Medicare and Medicaid fraud, defense contractor fraud, and fraud against other government programs. Individuals who report fraud through a qui tam lawsuit can receive between fifteen and thirty percent of the government's recovery.
Whistleblower Protections
Employees who report fraud against the government are protected from retaliation under the False Claims Act. If your employer fired, demoted, or harassed you for reporting fraud, you may have a retaliation claim in addition to your qui tam case.
Confidentiality
False Claims Act cases are filed under seal, meaning they are kept confidential while the government investigates. This protects whistleblowers during the investigation process.
What You May Be Entitled To
Successful qui tam plaintiffs may be entitled to receive between fifteen and thirty percent of the government's total recovery, plus attorney's fees and costs. Whistleblowers who suffered retaliation may also recover lost wages, reinstatement, and emotional distress damages.
Why Choose Brian M. Brown
Brian M. Brown has represented whistleblowers in False Claims Act cases throughout Orange County and Southern California for 46 years, including federal appellate litigation in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In U.S. ex rel. Ali v. Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall (9th Cir. 2004) 355 F.3d 1140, Brian successfully reversed a district court grant of summary judgment in a qui tam action involving alleged fraudulent claims submitted to FEMA, establishing that a private corporation acting as agent of a state university is not entitled to sovereign immunity under the FCA. He handles cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless he recovers for you.
Free Consultation
If you have knowledge of fraud against the government, contact the Law Offices of Brian M. Brown today for a confidential free consultation.