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The Federal False Claim Act includes any "person." The term "person" can include an individual, corporation, city, county and many other legal entities, all of whom may be sued for filing false claims against the United States. The state of Florida is pretty much the same except for local governments (cities and counties). They cannot be sued under the Florida FCA. Back to Top The Federal False Claims Act explicitly excludes tax fraud. It does not include companies and people who cheat on their taxes. However, other programs may provide payments under limited circumstances to whistleblowers who report tax cheats. Back to Top The Federal FCA does not prohibit a municipality, such as a city or county, from wasting its own money. However, a city or county cannot waste federal money. See False Claims by Cities and Counties. Back to Top The Federal Act does not prohibit the federal or state governments from wasting federal money. Nor does the Florida Act prohibit the state of Florida wasting its own money. However, federal law covers cities and counties that commit fraud with federal funds. See, False Claims by Cities and Counties. Back to Top This is not something covered by the FCA. Many laws protect consumers, but not the False Claims Acts. If you believe you have been cheated and you can't work it out by yourself, collect all documents that support your belief and contact a lawyer or your jurisdiction's consumer protection agency. Back to Top
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