The False Claims Act was established to encourage whistleblowers to report fraud against government programs.  For liability under the FCA to attach, the wrongdoer must have knowledge that the claim presented to the government for payment is false.  This is often called the “scienter” requirement. Although the “knowledge” requirement is not defined in the [...]

Whistleblowers who report fraud against the government may be entitled to workplace protections and an award under the False Claims Act.  Columbia, S.C. attorney Butch Bowers, together with NC whistleblower lawyer W. Stacy Miller, II, have experience protecting whistleblowers' rights. The False Claims Act was enacted to encourage the reporting of fraud against the government.  [...]

The False Claims Act is a powerful shield for whistleblowers who report Medicare fraud and Medicaid fraud.  The FCA allows whistleblowers to file claims as “relators” on behalf of the government, and the Act rewards the whistleblower from 15% up 30% of funds that are collected. The False Claims Act does not stop there: [...]

South Carolina whistleblowers who report Medicare Fraud and Medicaid Fraud may be entitled to a monetary award.  Miller Law Group has experience protecting whistleblower rights under the False Claims Act. The False Claims Act was enacted to expose fraud against government programs, like Medicare & Medicaid.  To encourage inside employee to report fraud by their [...]