Qui Tam Action
/ˈkwi tɑːm ˈækʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A lawsuit brought by a private individual on behalf of the government alleging fraud against government programs, allowing the informer to share in any recovery.
The whistleblower filed a qui tam action against the contractor for defrauding the government.
Forms
- qui tam action
- qui tam actions
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Commentary
Qui tam actions require the plaintiff, known as the relator, to possess knowledge of fraud against the government, and adhere to procedural rules such as filing under seal.
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