Illinois Whistleblower Defense Attorney
The False Claims Act and the Illinois Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act
The Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act (WRPA), 740 ILCS 175/1, et seq., is based on the federal False Claims Act (FCA), 31 U.S.C. §3729, et seq. Both of these statutes authorize a private person, the whistleblower, to sue, on behalf of the government, a company or persons attempting to defraud the state or federal governments. These whistleblowers may then be eligible for an award. These suits brought by whistleblowers, or relators, are known as "qui tams." "Qui tam" is short for "qui tam pro domino rege quam pro se ipso in hac parte sequitur," which means "who pursues this action on our Lord the King's behalf as well as his own."
Chicago false claims act attorney Michael C. Rosenblat has over 10 years of experience in representing whistleblowers alleging various frauds.
Illinois Whistleblower Attorney
Over the past few years, Medicaid fraud and Medicare fraud have become two of the most common areas of False Claims Act litigation. These forms of government fraud cost taxpayers and the government billions of dollars. Some of the most common scenarios of Medicaid and Medicare fraud include billing for services not provided, billing for products not provided, up coding (billing at a higher rate), false certification that certain requirements were met, tainted Contract (kickbacks) or bribes.
At Rosenblat & Associates, we have significant experience representing Medicare and Medicaid whistleblowers and have recovered a substantial amount of money on behalf of our clients while also protecting the taxpayers and government funds. With our experience in prosecution and defense, Rosenblat & Associates can provide an efficient strategy for each case.
Contact a Chicago, Illinois, Attorney Today
If you are seeking legal representation or would like more information about our services, contact Rosenblat & Associates to set up a free consultation. You can reach lawyer Michael C. Rosenblat toll free at 888-833-1428 or by contacting us online.
