If a whistleblower successfully brings suit against a company that defrauds the government,the whistleblower can receive 30 percent of the damages awarded to the government.

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This is the general rule under the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733), which encourages individuals to come forward and report fraud against the government. The whistleblower, also known as a relator, may receive between 15-30% of the damages awarded to the government, depending on certain factors such as the extent of their involvement in the case and whether they reported the fraud to the government before filing suit.

If a Whistleblower Successfully Brings Suit Against a Company That