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Do You Need to Report Acts of Fraud against the Government?

Have you witnessed someone in your workplace committing fraud or other illegal activity, and have evidence to prove it? If so, you may want to consider filing a whistleblower lawsuit, also known as a qui tam lawsuit.

“Qui tam” is an abbreviation of a Latin phrase meaning that people who sue in the interest of the government also sue in their own interests. In other words, when citizens fight fraud against the government, they fight against someone fraudulently taking away their tax dollars.

Qui tam whistleblowers are often employees, former employees, and other individuals with access to company documents and internal information that proves an organization is defrauding the government out of money. This can include Medicare and Medicaid fraud, health insurance billing fraud, defense contractor fraud, physician/hospital kickbacks, and many other types of financial fraud against the government.

If you feel you need to initiate legal action against a company engaging in fraud against the U.S. government, reach out to a whistleblower qui tam attorney in Agoura Hills and Westlake Village at Bradley/Grombacher LLP for help. In many cases, a whistleblower who initiates legal action may receive compensation as a reward for helping the government fight against fraud.

Is There a Time Limit to File a Qui Tam Lawsuit?

Qui tam cases are subject to a statute of limitations and must be filed within six years of the violation, or within three years after the government should have known about the violation, whichever is later. Under no circumstances may a qui tam lawsuit be brought more than 10 years after the date of a violation.

However, there are many complex rules involving qui tam statute of limitations, including “first-to-file” rules, public disclosure bans, and limitations on pursuing retaliation claims. It would be wise to speak with a whistleblower attorney as soon as possible to see if your claims meet the qui tam statute of limitations.

What Types of Fraud Can Be Reported?

There are many types of fraud that can lead to a whistleblower lawsuit, including but not limited to:

  • Mortgage Loan Underwriting Fraud
  • Medicare Fraud
  • Medicaid Fraud
  • Health Insurance Fraud
  • Government Contractor Fraud
  • Flawed Pharmaceutical Products
  • Physician/Hospital Kickbacks
  • Foreign Bribery
  • Misuse of Small Business Designation
  • Misuse of Woman-Owned Business Designation
  • Misuse of Minority-Owned Business Designation
  • Misuse of Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Designation
  • Bank Fraud
  • Tax Fraud
  • Other Misconduct

Will I Get a Whistleblower Reward?

Qui tam provisions provide several incentives to whistleblowers, including monetary payment if the case is successful. A successful qui tam case is one in which the government recovers money from the defendant.

If the government intervenes in a qui tam lawsuit, the whistleblower is entitled to receive between 15 percent and 25 percent of the amount recovered by the government through the lawsuit. If the government declines to intervene, the whistleblower’s share is increased to 25 percent to 30 percent.

Under certain circumstances, the whistleblower’s share may be reduced to no more than 10 percent unless they were involved in planning or initiating the fraud. In that case, the court may reduce the whistleblower award within limitation.

How Do I File a Whistleblower Lawsuit?

If you’re wondering whether or not you should file a whistleblower lawsuit, chances are that you’ve witnessed fraud, corruption or other illegal activity in your workplace. Contact the whistleblower qui tam attorneys in Agoura Hills and Westlake Village at Bradley/Grombacher LLP to learn about your options. You may be eligible to file a qui tam lawsuit.


If a qui tam lawsuit is successful, the whistleblower also is entitled to legal fees and other expenses.


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What Constitutes a Violation of the False Claims Act?

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, a person does not violate the False Claims Act by simply submitting a false claim for payment to the government.

Under the law, knowledge of false information is defined as being:

  • Actual knowledge


  • Deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information


  • Reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information


In order to violate the FCA, a person must have knowingly submitted (or caused to be submitted) the false claim, or made a false statement or record to conceal, avoid, or decrease an obligation to pay money or transmit property to the federal government.

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What Is a Whistleblower Lawsuit?

A whistleblower lawsuit, also known as a qui tam lawsuit, is a type of civil lawsuit filed under the False Claims Act.

The False Claims Act, also called the “Lincoln Law,” was enacted during the Civil War to combat fraud against the federal government by suppliers to the Union Army. Today, the False Claims Act has become one of the government’s most effective tools in combating fraud and abuse of federal spending.

The False Claims Act includes a qui tam provision that allows private citizens who are not affiliated with the government, called “relators” or more commonly “whistleblowers,” to sue on behalf of the government. These private citizen whistleblowers have become a vital resource for the government, which lacks the information and resources necessary to look into every false or fraudulent claim. Whistleblowers are able to present evidence of fraud that would have otherwise gone undetected.

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Why Should I ‘Blow the Whistle’?

Becoming a whistleblower takes courage and integrity, and it is not an easy decision to make. Deciding to do so can prevent bad actors from continuing to inappropriately siphon funds away from important government programs that help other people.

As an incentive to whistleblowers, the government has a track record of providing monetary compensation as rewards for reporting fraud and misuse of government funds. Since 1987, the federal government has recovered $39 billion from successful qui tam whistleblower cases. In addition, the federal government has paid more than $4.2 billion in qui tam awards to whistleblowers.

Once a person decides to blow the whistle, that person needs to find a whistleblower attorney to represent him/her. A skilled whistleblower lawyer can be the key factor in whether or not the qui tam lawsuit is successful, and whether or not the whistleblower receives a reward and the amount of the reward.

At Bradley/Grombacher LLP, our whistleblower qui tam attorneys have more than 50 years of combined experience that can help you pursue legal action should you have a valid claim that someone is defrauding the government.

Trajector Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Deceptive and Abusive Practices Toward Nation’s Disabled Veterans

By Grombacher • April 20, 2026
Trajector Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Deceptive and Abusive Practices Toward Nation’s Disabled Veterans Los Angeles, CA – April 15, 2026 - Bradley Grombacher filed a nationwide class action lawsuit in Federal court alleging Trajector, Inc. and Trajector Medical, LLC engaged in a widespread scheme to unlawfully charge disabled veterans for assistance with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims. According to the complaint, federal law strictly regulates who may assist veterans with preparing, presenting, or prosecuting VA disability claims. Only VA-accredited attorneys, agents, or representatives may provide such services for compensation, and no fees may be charged for assistance with an initial claim. The class action lawsuit alleges that the defendants ignored these requirements entirely, operating without accreditation while charging veterans thousands of dollars, often between $4,500 and $20,000, for services that were either prohibited or required to be free. “Our nation owes its freedom to those brave enough to serve, and Trajector took advantage of these people, violated the law, and continues to prey upon new victims daily,” said attorney Kiley Grombacher of Bradley Grombacher. The complaint further alleges that the defendants’ business model relied on deceptive marketing and misleading contracts that obscured the true nature of their services and fees. Veterans were led to believe they were receiving legitimate assistance designed to maximize their disability ratings. In reality, the plaintiffs claim the Trajector performed tasks that constitute regulated “representation,” including gathering medical records, completing forms, and advising on claim strategy, and all without legal authority. A central component of the alleged scheme involved the use of an automated system known as “CallBot,” which accessed VA systems using veterans’ personal information to monitor changes in their disability benefits. Once a benefit increase was detected, the Trajector issued invoices calculated as a multiple, often five times, of the veteran’s monthly benefit, regardless of whether the company contributed to the outcome. The plaintiffs also allege that the defendants employed aggressive and abusive collection tactics, including repeated phone calls, threats of legal action, and persistent demands for payment, even when the charges were disputed. These practices, the complaint asserts, caused significant financial harm and emotional distress, particularly given the vulnerability of disabled veterans. The case is Gilbert Quijada, Jr. v. Trajector, Inc., USDC Central District of California – Western Division, Case No. 2:26-cv-03792.

Bradley/Grombacher Partner Kiley Grombacher Named to Daily Journal’s 2026 List of Leading Commercial Litigators

By Grombacher • April 20, 2026
Bradley/Grombacher Partner Kiley Grombacher Named to Daily Journal’s 2026 List of Leading Commercial Litigators Westlake Village, California – The Daily Journal named Bradley/Grombacher partner Kiley Grombacher to its 2026 list of Leading Commercial Litigators, recognizing her leadership in high-stakes class actions and mass tort litigation and her work holding corporations accountable in complex consumer, workplace, and product safety cases. Grombacher has built her practice around representing individuals harmed by corporate misconduct, with a focus on nationwide class actions, multidistrict litigation, and cases involving toxic exposure, defective products, and workplace rights. She regularly takes on well-funded defendants in cases that turn on scientific evidence, internal corporate records, and regulatory history. “I’ve always been driven by the simple goal to hold powerful institutions accountable and give people a meaningful path to justice,” Grombacher said. “This recognition reflects the work our team puts in every day to take on complex cases that can create real change.” Among her most notable matters, Grombacher served as lead counsel in nationwide litigation involving Neutrogena aerosol sunscreen products found to contain benzene, a known carcinogen. The case resulted in a class settlement that provided compensation and product vouchers to consumers while drawing national attention to product safety and labeling practices. She also holds a leadership role in ongoing multidistrict litigation challenging the marketing of over-the-counter medications containing phenylephrine. Plaintiffs allege manufacturers promoted the ingredient as an effective nasal decongestant despite longstanding evidence that it is ineffective when taken orally. In addition to consumer cases, Grombacher represents workers in high-impact litigation involving environmental and workplace exposure. She currently advocates for individuals who allege they suffered harm after exposure to hazardous substances, including lead and asbestos, at the Goodfellow Federal Complex in St. Louis. The Daily Journal’s annual list highlights attorneys who lead complex commercial litigation matters across the country, often involving cutting-edge legal theories, extensive evidentiary records, and significant public impact. Grombacher said her work reflects broader shifts across the legal landscape. “We’re seeing increased scrutiny of product safety, corporate transparency, and workplace conditions,” she said. “Litigation plays a critical role in setting standards that protect both consumers and employees.” Grombacher practices out of Bradley/Grombacher’s Westlake Village office and has spent nearly two decades litigating complex cases nationwide. About Bradley/Grombacher Bradley/Grombacher is a plaintiff-side law firm focused on complex litigation, including class actions, mass torts, consumer protection, and employment matters. The firm represents individuals and groups in high-impact cases against corporations and institutions across the country.

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