Florida Whistleblower and Qui Tam Law Firm
When an employer is suspected of engaging in illegal actions and benefiting from these actions, an employee may take it upon him or herself to report this to the proper authorities. When this happens, the individual who did the reporting is called a whistleblower. The office of Paul F. Penichet, P.A. has been providing employees and employers with comprehensive whistleblower representation for many years. We can protect the rights of employees who are acting as the whistleblower or employers who are accused of engaging in illegal activities.
For more detailed information on whistleblower and qui tam cases, contact us at 305-373-8809. We speak Spanish. Se habla Espanol.
At the law firm of Paul F. Penichet, P.A., we take the time to explain your options when facing a whistleblower or qui tam case.
Whistleblower
Many whistleblowers find themselves facing retaliation for the reporting of the suspected activities of their employer. Our firm represents employees and employers dealing with whistleblower cases and the potential for retaliation or actions perceived to be taken as retaliatory.
Qui Tam
Closely related to whistleblower actions, qui tam is a provision of the federal False Claims Act. Under this act, a qui tam action may be filed by a private citizen (usually the whistleblower) charging fraud against a government contractor or a business receiving government funds. The result of this lawsuit is that the citizen may share in the funds that are recovered by the government.
Qui Tam in the Health Care Industry
One area in which qui tam claims are growing is the health care industry. When an employee has knowledge of fraud involving Medicare, pharmaceutical misconduct or other activity involving government reimbursement or payment for health care, they should speak to a lawyer at our firm for assistance in determining if they may have uncovered a valid claim for wrongdoing and filing a qui tam lawsuit under the False Claims Act.
For more information about whistleblower and qui tam cases, contact us at 305-373-8809 and speak with an experienced attorney at our office. We speak Spanish. Se habla Espanol.
Paul F. Penichet, P.A.
19 West Flagler Street
Suite 907
Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 305-373-8809
Fax: 305-373-8810
The office of Paul F. Penichet, P.A., is available to represent clients throughout Florida, including the areas of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Naples, Miami Beach, Homestead, Kendall, Hollywood, Doral, Hialeah, Aventura, and all cities within Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Collier County, and Palm Beach County.