Pennsylvania Whistleblower Retaliation and Compensation Claims
Every year, state and federal governments lose millions of dollars due to Medicare and Medicaid fraud, defense contractor fraud, and other types of false claims. If you work for a company that submits fraudulent bills to the government, you could be entitled to compensation as a whistleblower. These cases are covered by the False Claims Act and are known as qui tam lawsuits.
At the law firm of Joshua M. Bloom & Associates, P.C., we represent the whistleblowers in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. In addition to qui tam lawsuits, we handle cases of financial fraud under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as well as Pennsylvania laws that provide compensation to whistleblowers. We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case and explain your options.
What Is a Qui Tam Lawsuit?
The qui tam provisions of the federal False Claims Act allow whistleblowers to file lawsuits against companies that defraud the government. If the lawsuit is successful, the whistleblower is rewarded with a percentage of the recovery. The False Claims Act also protects whistleblowers from acts of retaliation by their employer.
Who Can Be a Whistleblower?
To be a whistleblower, you must have firsthand knowledge of fraud committed against the government. Most whistleblowers are either government employees or employees of companies doing business with the government. If you have knowledge of fraud against the government, you should seek advice from one of our qui tam lawyers to see if you are eligible to be a whistleblower.
Can I Blow the Whistle on My Private Employer?
Before blowing the whistle on your employer, you should contact an experienced attorney. The laws protecting whistleblowers are limited and may not cover your situation.
Free Attorney Consultation
Please call our Pittsburgh whistleblower attorneys at 866-974-0915 for a free and confidential consultation. We handle most whistleblower cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you pay nothing unless we obtain compensation for you.
