The damages for filing a False Claims Act in New York can result in significant damages and financial penalties and can result in a civil penalty of $6,000.00 to $12,000.00 per each false claim that is filed, along with 3 times the amount of damages that were sustained by the state or local government.
In addition, the government can also recover the costs of the attorney's fees that are associated with the lawsuit.
The False Claims Act in New York has a fixed civil penalty of $6,000.00 to $12,000.00 for each false claim that is submitted.
And the government is also entitled to 3 times the actual damages they suffered due to the false claim being filed.
And the defendant can be liable for the legal expenses of the government.
Additionally if a whistleblower who is also known as a relator brings the case and the government intervenes, the whistleblower may even get between 15 percent and 25 percent of the funds recovered.
And if the government does not intervene, the whistleblower's share can also range from 25 percent to 30 percent.
The False Claims Act in New York is a law which allows individuals to sue on behalf of the state (or a local government) to recover money obtained through fraud or deception.
The False Claims Act in New York is designed to protect taxpayers and government agencies in New York State.
And similar to the federal False Claims Act, the NYFCA allows whistleblowers (also called relators) to file lawsuits and potentially receive a portion of the recovered funds.