San Jose Qui Tam Actions Lawyer

California Attorneys Handling Qui Tam Actions

When an employee witnesses or has knowledge of a past or present fraud committed against the federal government by his or her employer, that person not only becomes a 'whistleblower' if they bring this fraud to light, but a qui tam action can also be brought against the violating employer. The offending employer's conduct often involves misusing government funds that have been appropriated to them through contracts to perform services or even money given to them through a stimulus package.

At Bohn & Bohn, LLP, we believe in helping pursue justice and protect California employees who bring these injustices out into the open. In these current tough economic times, where even the government is struggling, companies that take advantage of your tax dollars should be severely punished. A qui tam action can produce this result. If you believe you have evidence that your employer has defrauded the government, contact us today to learn more about whistleblower protection and qui tam actions.

Qui Tam Actions

Aside from federal whistleblower laws, California has also adopted its own version of the 'False Claims Act'. This legislation allows people who are not affiliated with the government to file actions against federal contractors when they believe fraud has been committed against the government. This law is also meant to be used as a legal tool to counteract fraudulent billings turned in to the federal government.

Our experienced employment law attorneys can evaluate your allegations to see if they meet the requirements of these statutes. If your case does have merit, we will use our firm's full resources to pursue your case. We know you are risking your reputation and your livelihood but our firm will be behind you all the way.

It is also important to remember that the justice system is here to promote this kind of good behavior and acting out of conscience by awarding you up to 60 percent of the damages that may be handed down in the case. The remaining portion of the award will go to the government entity that was defrauded.

Trust in Our Experience

We have a long track record of success handling all types of complex employment law matters, including qui tam actions and retaliation resulting from an employee asserting his or her whistleblower status.

Contact us online or by phone at 408.217.0360 or 800.573.4222. We offer free consultations and welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your employment law issue.