Whistleblower Protection
We are currently investigating potential fraud claims related to the CARES Act of March 27, 2020. The CARES Act is a $2 trillion stimulus package that includes bailouts, grants, loans, and other payments to businesses as part of the United States government’s response to the novel coronavirus. Following the 2008/2009 financial crisis, the United States implemented similar programs, including TARP and HAMP. Several of the big businesses that received those payments did so through fraud against the government. It is likely that some of the companies receiving the $2 trillion in the CARES Act will also commit fraud. In order to obtain CARES Act money, corporations will need to meet certain conditions. If those companies lie about meeting those conditions, that is fraud. Those companies will also have certain obligations, including to their workers, if they receive those funds. If they lie about satisfying those conditions, that is also fraud. The False Claims Act is an incredibly powerful tool to blow the whistle on corporate fraud used to obtain CARES Act money and defraud the government and American taxpayers. Whistleblowers who come forward and help the government expose corporate fraud and recover ill-gotten gains are eligible to recover between 15-30 percent of the funds.
Experienced Whistleblower Attorneys
Many employees who encounter fraud in the workplace choose to blow the whistle, viewing this course as their civic duty and the only ethical choice. It is also true that if you come forward to put a stop to fraud, you might be entitled to a whistleblower reward, a well-deserved share of the government’s recovery. If you are considering making a claim and seeking whistleblower protection, contact Loevy & Loevy to discuss your case with our knowledgeable attorneys.
Whistleblower Attorneys
At Loevy & Loevy, our attorneys handle all types of whistleblower cases under state and federal False Claims Acts, or “qui tam” cases, as well as under SEC and other whistleblower programs. On behalf of whistleblowers, our attorneys have handled cases involving:
- Medicare, Medicaid and TriCare Fraud
- Defense Contractor Fraud
- SEC & Financial Fraud
- Construction and Minority Business Fraud
- Sales Tax Fraud
- Declined Qui Tam Cases
- Other Types of Fraud Under Federal and State False Claims Law
In addition to helping people blow the whistle anonymously on fraud, our firm also provides representation for whistleblowers in declined qui tam cases. To learn more about our track record of success, visit our Big Wins page.
A Rare Opportunity to Do Well By Doing Good
Whistleblower rewards can be substantial. In the last decade alone, whistleblowers under the U.S. False Claims Act have recovered over $10,000,000,000 for the United States and received over $1,600,000,000 in reward money.
Protections Against Retaliation
State and Federal False Claims Acts prohibit whistleblower retaliation and provide meaningful remedies if the employer doesn’t abide, such as:
- Double back pay
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages
If you involve an attorney early enough, we may be able to achieve an injunction, stopping the retaliation before it has a chance to cause more serious harm to your career.
Learn how we guided our client through the whistleblower process during the recent McHugh whistleblower case, which resulted in a $12 million settlement here.
Nationwide Whistleblower Litigation Experience
Our firm has experience litigating whistleblower cases throughout the United States and we know the ins and outs of the whistleblower laws around the country. We also know the particular needs of whistleblower clients and always maintain the strictest confidentiality. We will never use your information for any purpose other than pursuing the best possible result in your case.
Commitment for the Long Haul
When we take a case, it’s because we believe in it and are prepared to stay in for the long haul. Even though many cases eventually reach settlement, we hold defrauders’ feet to the fire with an eye toward getting each case into a courtroom.
We Only Get Paid If You Do
We always work on a contingency basis in whistleblower cases, so you will not be on the hook for any attorney fees unless we win.
Take Action Today
To put our whistleblower experience on your side, call 312-243-5900, toll-free 888-644-6459 or contact us online.
Topic: Whistleblower Protection
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