False Claims Act and Whistleblower Protection
K&W is experienced in advising and representing whistleblowers with knowledge of false claims and other regulatory violations under a wide range of laws, including the False Claims Act (FCA), pharmaceutical and consumer protection laws, Medicaid billing anti-fraud provisions, and environmental whistleblower protection laws.
Our expertise in protecting the rights of professionals who report violations in the environmental, consumer, and medical fields began decades ago. Our firm helped pioneer the application of whistleblower protection laws following the disaster at Three Mile Island and the release of Zomax, the deadly pain medication, by pharmaceutical conglomerate Johnson & Johnson. Since then, we continue to handle matters to protect the rights of whistleblowers, consumers, and the environment.
We have the experience, professional expertise, and resources that enable us effectively to investigate, protect, and defend whistleblowers’ rights in a variety of situations—however complex or sensitive—every step of the way. We also regularly work with and advise whistleblowers in a variety of matters, and a lawsuit is often avoided.
Representative Cases:
- United States ex rel. Marcy v. Rowan Companies, Inc., et al., No. 03-3395 (E.D. La. 2003-2006) & No. 06-31238 (5th Cir. 2006).
- In re Three Mile Island Consolidated Litigation, No. 79‑0432 (M.D. Pa 1979-1996).
Environmental Whistleblower Information:
The law protects those who blow the whistle on potential or actual threats to the environment. Whistleblowers have a right to report environmental violations and to be free from retaliation for doing so. They may also be able to obtain money damages and other relief from those who violate environmental laws or retaliate against whistleblowers.
If an employee is concerned about potential or actual threats to the environment, has questions about environmental whistleblower protections, or would like more information, he or she can contact our firm.
For more information, please see our guide, Environmental Whistleblowers’ Rights. It provides an overview of the federal laws that protect environmental whistleblowers, including major environmental laws (e.g., the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the False Claims Act.)
A version of our guide was published in the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section’s Environmental Litigation Newsletter (Winter 2015).
