Los Angeles False Claims Actions
Businesses and other entities sometimes defraud state and federal governments by filing false claims in order to pocket money. These can include fraudulent Medicare claims, improper tax deductions, or excessive billing for goods and services sold or provided to the government. As an employee, you may have discovered sensitive information regarding your employer’s fraudulent activity, but are not sure what your rights or responsibilities are.
In California, the Attorney General is permitted to bring an action for damages and penalties against any person or business that knowingly makes a false statement to avoid paying money owed to the State or to obtain money from the State.
The California False Claims Act
The California False Claims Act’s qui tam provision permits a whistleblower to file a claim under seal to allow the Attorney General to investigate and decide how to intervene or prosecute. If the claim is successful, the whistleblower may be eligible to be paid a portion of the money that the government recovers from the wrongdoer.
Call a Los Angeles Whistleblower Attorney Today
The California False Claims Act is a complex statute. If you believe you have information relevant to your employer’s fraudulent activity or false claims, you should contact a Los Angeles whistleblower attorney today for a consultation to discuss your legal rights.