An Introduction:

The Whistleblower (qui tam) parts of the federal False Claims Act (the "FCA") allow any private citizen who observes fraud in government programs to sue on behalf of the government and share in any damages recovered. In the 1980s, the defense contracting industry was the principal focus of litigation under the FCA. Since the 1990s, however, the breadth of FCA litigation markedly expanded, and any industry that receives federal dollars and/or participates in federal programs may fall within the FCA’s scope.

Industries that have been among the targets of FCA lawsuits include:

• the health care industry
• colleges and universities receiving student aid, research grants and/or other federal funds
• SBA-financed businesses
• participants in federal insurance and lending programs
• and an array of others.

In short, with federal involvement and funding comes the potential for FCA litigation and liability. Moreover, the whistle-blower protection provisions of the FCA have strengthened the stance of employees and their attorneys in employment disputes with federally-related employers.

This section of the website provides the following comprehensive resources:

• False Claims Act Factsheet
   
• False Claims Act Statistics
   
• Contact Us
   
• Do You Have a Case?

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