Episode 6: How, Why, and When Whistleblower Rewards Are Given

Morgan & Morgan Whistleblower Attorneys

The False Claims Act and other whistleblower laws offer substantial awards to individuals that successfully demonstrate that a large-scale fraud scheme against the government has occurred. Those awards are typically between 10% and 30% of the government’s total financial recovery from the fraudulent company or individual. How much a whistleblower is actually rewarded depends on 13 key factors, each of which James Young explains in this episode. A qualified qui tam attorney will take note of these factors to advocate for the highest possible whistleblower reward. Learn more about how whistleblower rewards are calculated at www.whistleblowerattorneys.com. Episode Topics: 00:28 The end of whistleblower cases 03:03 Use of mediation in resolving whistleblower claims 04:39 14 considerations that can increase a relator's share 07:53 11 considerations that can decrease a relator's share 10:43 Treble damages and civil penalties 12:56 Taxes on whistleblower rewards