A helicopter whistleblower published a troubling report about a company ignoring safety regulations. Their cost-cutting measures allegedly caused two fatal crashes of tour helicopters in Hawaii. Families have been destroyed due to their incompetence.
About Whistleblowers
A whistleblower is a person who reports or otherwise sheds light on any unscrupulous business practice. This could be an illegal act, fraud or misrepresentation, abuse of power, or actions or conditions that are dangerous for health or safety. This could include illegally dumping toxic waste to committing financial or tax fraud to even dangerous work conditions.
When a knowledgeable attorney like those found at The Michael Brady Lynch Firm files a False Claims Act lawsuit, he or she files it under a seal. This means it is completely confidential. There is also a full disclosure statement in the suit, which details the evidence collected by a whistleblower.
After we file your suit, the Department of Justice will review the evidence before deciding to step in and decide if they want to prosecute the case. The government’s fraud investigator will work closely with you, the whistleblower to identify all responsible for the fraud. Then, the government could give you 15-30% of the funds recovered. In order to receive the reward, you must be the first one to file a case under the False Claims Act. This is why it is key to pick an experienced attorney to work quickly to get your compensation.
Helicopter Whistleblower
The helicopter whistleblower says that over the last five years, there have been more than a dozen helicopter crashes in Hawaii. He insisted there need to be stronger protections. But, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) failed to take action. In fact, the whistleblower says his bosses even went as far as preventing any aircraft inspections at Safari Helicopters on Kauai. On Dec. 26, an Airbus AS350 B2 helicopter operated by Safari crashed into a cliff face in Kokee, killing the pilot and six passengers.
Adequate oversight could have possibly prevented the crash. The helicopter whistleblower said that a manager in the office improperly let a helicopter tour company owner certify pilots for a flight on behalf of the FAA. The owner approved a pilot who flew the tour helicopter just 10 days later.
Inappropriate Relationship
The company responsible for three crashes during the past two years has an inappropriately close relationship with FAA managers. These managers directed the altering of investigative reports. Plus, they retaliated against any employee who reported problems. Now, Senators in Hawaii are insisting that the FAA take allegations seriously.
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Therefore, if you believe you have uncovered evidence of fraud involving a government-funded program, contact us today. Our attorneys have represented many clients in the past with complex cases. We will work tirelessly to obtain results on your behalf.