Civil Conspiracy

A Miami-Dade County jury delivered a complete verdict on November 22, 2024, in favor of the international law firm Dentons US, LLP and its partner, Susan J. Rammelt, concluding a years-long, highly complex civil trial. Venezuelan entities, including Cines Unidos, S.A., had alleged that the Defendants participated in an elaborate, international fraud and Ponzi scheme that caused them millions of dollars in losses related to a failed bolivar-to-dollar promissory note transaction. The Plaintiffs pursued claims for Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Civil Conspiracy to Defraud, and Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty. The defense denied all allegations, arguing that their role was limited to professional legal representation and that they lacked the necessary knowledge or intent for the alleged fraud. The jury answered "No" to the fundamental questions of liability on all counts, finding the Plaintiffs had not met their burden of proof, thereby absolving the law firm and its partner of any liability.