$4K Verdict in Skid Steer Dispute Over Fraud Claims
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Case Background
In June 2023, Black Star Investment Group LLC purchased a used Bobcat T-66 skid steer from Pro Quip LLC, a Florida-based equipment reseller. Pro Quip’s website claimed the machine was “fully serviced,” under the original manufacturer’s warranty, and had only 628 hours of use. Plaintiff’s representative, Kwame Mills, visited Pro Quip’s premises and personally received the same assurances from Neil Marcellino, Pro Quip’s operator. Relying on these representations, Plaintiff paid $51,885 for the equipment.
Cause
Trouble began soon after the purchase. The machine exhibited mechanical issues, prompting Plaintiff to seek repairs from Bobcat of Broward. The dealer discovered the actual logged hours exceeded 2,760—nearly triple the amount represented. It also confirmed that the machine lacked warranty coverage and showed multiple internal error codes, contradicting claims of being “fully serviced.”
Subsequent investigation revealed that Dirt Toys LLC and Martha Ceballos (a.k.a. Marta Marcellino) had purchased the Bobcat at auction in April 2023 for $38,500. Using Martha’s maiden name and email, they masked ties to Pro Quip. They allegedly altered the machine’s hour meter before selling it through Pro Quip at an inflated price. Plaintiff alleged that the sam
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