Is Your Employer Involved in Government Contract or Defense Contract Fraud?
Our Attorneys Help Employees and Ex-Employees of Government Goods and Service Providers Report Fraud and Claim Cash Rewards
Employees and former employees of government contractors and subcontractors play a fundamental role in protecting American taxpayer’s dollars from fraud. Under the Federal False Claims Act, individuals who report government or defense contractor fraud can be awarded between 15 and 30 percent of any amount recovered as a result of their information.
Billions of dollars have been reclaimed in cases of fraud involving government contracts. In one case, a whistleblower was awarded $18.4 million of an $88 million recovery for reporting a government contractor who allegedly supplied defective products to the U.S. Army and Navy. In 2012, the Department of Justice reclaimed $73 million through defense contractor lawsuits involving products and services provided for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
If you are an employee or ex-employee of a government contractor or otherwise have inside knowledge of fraudulent activity involving government contracts, contact the MahanyLaw Team for a no-fee absolutely confidential consultation: 202.800.9791 or Report Online
Are Your Employer’s or Ex-Employer’s Actions in Violation of the False Claims Act?
Millions of tax dollars are lost to contract violations by government contractors each year. Companies that supply federally funded schools, hospitals, research laboratories, the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines with products or services like food, clothes, office supplies, mechanical parts, computers, construction or janitorial services are subject to the Federal False Claims Act. If government contractors or subcontractors are found to have committed fraud regarding a government contract, violators are fined triple the total monetary damages incurred by the government.
Has Your Employer Provided Products Or Services That Are Not in Compliance With A Government or Defense Contract?
Typical examples of providing non-compliant goods or services are:
- Failure to provide the required quality or quantity of products or services
- Failure to manufacture products under contract-specified conditions
- Failure to report product defects
- Use of insufficient, unsafe or non-spec building materials
Do You Suspect Overcharging or Fraudulent Behavior in Billing Procedures Involving a Government Contract?
Examples of overcharging or otherwise fraudulent billing are:
- Failure to offer “best price” on federal school products and services
- Billing for the cost of new parts but providing used or restored ones
- Billing for costs not covered by a government contract
- Billing for goods, services, labor or equipment not provided
- Offering kick-backs to gain bidding advantages
- Cross charging on fixed-price and cost-plus contracts
- Submitting false pricing data in contract negotiations
Have You Witnessed Neglect or Violation of Environmental, Labor or Safety Standards by a Government Contractor?
Some examples of this type of fraudulent violation include:
- Failure to offer prevailing wage
- Unlawful, improper disposal of hazardous materials
- False claims that products were made in America
- False claims that a business is minority-owned
- Abuse of authority
If you are a government contractor employee, former employee or other insider with information on what might be fraudulent behavior, blow the whistle, help recover American taxpayers’ money and perhaps receive a cash reward. Connect with Brian Mahany and the MahanyLaw team for a confidential, no-cost consultation: 202.800.9791 or Report Online
Will Your Employer Know You Have Reported the Violations?
Your initial consultation with a Mahany Law Firm attorney is confidential. We recommend that you do not contact us from your employer’s office either by phone or email. Your employer will only be notified of a claim if you decide to proceed with a False Claims Act action which will absolutely not take place without your approval.
Your Mahany Law Firm no-fee consultation is absolutely private and there is no obligation to report the fraud.
Call now for a no-cost conversation with an experienced Mahany Law Firm False Claims Act lawyer: 202.800.9791 or Report Online
Will Your Employer Retaliate Once The Claim Is Made Known To Them?
The False Claims Act protects employees against any form of retaliation, including demotion, firing or discrimination when they file a complaint involving suspected government contractor fraud.
MahanyLaw’s team of experienced government contractor fraud attorneys can assist you in navigating these challenging legal matters. We offer free and confidential consultations to individuals who wish to help taxpayers and our government reclaim valuable tax dollars. Call Brian Mahany and the MahanyLaw whistleblower fraud recovery team for a private, no-fee consultation: 202.800.9791 or Report Online
Report Government Contractor Fraud in Time to Solidify Your Role as Whistleblower
Government contractor whistleblower lawsuits must be filed within six years of the date of the claim. For defense contractors, the Wartime Suspension of Limitations Act puts the statute of limitations on hold during times of war. A whistleblower lawyer may be able to help you collect a reward if you have knowledge of fraudulent activity by a defense contractor fraud since 2002.
You must be first, or sometimes among the first, to report evidence of fraud to be eligible for a cash whistleblower reward, another reason to take quick action.
Time is of the essence when filing a government contractor whistleblower case. Take action now to ensure that your role as whistleblower is solidified. Call for a no-cost conversation with an experienced MahanyLaw False Claims Act Lawyer: 202.800.9791 or Report Online
The Mahany Law Firm Proven Process Maximizes Whistleblower Claims
Our process involves investigating and preparing the best possible case before filing a whistleblower action and our government contract expert attorneys understand the rules and realities of all sectors of government and defense contracts.
We look forward to explaining how our process and proven strategy can work for you.
Call today to speak with a Mahany Law Firm Attorney in a no-fee, completely confidential consultation: 202.800.9791 or Report Online