Fraud Dispute

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.

A Miami-Dade County jury returned a verdict in a complex financial dispute involving claims of usury, fraud, civil conspiracy, and unjust enrichment. Plaintiff Manuel A. Bastardo Hernandez and Counter-Defendant Global Trading and Foods Corp. sued Defendant Jose Alberto Olortegui Quispe over an alleged predatory loan. The jury found against the Plaintiff on the primary Usury claim. However, the jury sided with Counter-Plaintiff Olortegui, awarding him $351,000 for Unjust Enrichment against both Bastardo and Global Trading. The verdict ultimately rejected the more severe allegations of fraud and civil conspiracy made by both sides, focusing the recovery on the equitable claim. The judgment was officially entered on March 26, 2025, closing the case against all parties.

A six-year friendship between motorcycle riders Matty Feldman and John A. Masanotti Jr. ended in a courtroom after a $100,000 investment turned into a legal battle. Feldman claimed Masanotti misused his money through his business, Middlesex Mortgage Group, treating it as personal funds. The jury sided with Feldman, ruling that Masanotti had committed civil conversion. On August 14, 2025, the verdict awarded Feldman $352,842.83 in total damages. However, Masanotti was cleared of aiding and abetting claims. The decision highlighted the risks of mixing friendship with financial trust.

A Broward County jury ruled in favor of the Pride of Fort Lauderdale Lodge #652 and its national governing body in a property dispute over their historic lodge building. The jury found that Kevin Eutsey, Sator Investments, and others engaged in fraud and conspiracy by transferring the deed and securing a $1.365 million mortgage without required approvals. The verdict voided the deed and mortgage, restoring the property to the lodge and ending a years-long battle over ownership.

Jury rejects ownership, fraud, and ejectment claims in Miami barbershop business dispute.

The United States and the Plaintiff States (the United States and the Plaintiff States are collectively referred to herein as the “Government”) through their qui tam Relator Patricia Frattasio, sued Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its holding company, Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Holding Company, Ltd. under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq. They sought damages, penalties, and other remedies under federal and state false claims laws. Whistleblower Patricia Frattasio accused Biohaven of submitting fraudulent claims for payment to Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and VA. The claims allegedly violated the Anti-Kickback Statute. Frattasio claimed that Biohaven offered financial incentives to healthcare providers, such as speaking fees and meals, to encourage them to prescribe Nurtec ODT to federal healthcare beneficiaries. The lawsuit was filed in the United S

On October 21, 20119, Plaintiff United States of America, ex rel. and Cheryl Taylor filed a Medicare fraud lawsuit lawsuit in the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division (Case number: 3:19cv2486). Judge Judge David C Godbey presided over this case. In a groundbreaking legal action, a former senior executive, Cheryl Taylor brought a comprehensive False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit against Healthcare Associates of Texas (HCAT), alleging systematic Medicare fraud that defrauded the United States government of millions of dollars. The lawsuit exposed several sophisticated schemes designed to manipulate Medicare reimbursement processes and perpetrate healthcare billing fraud. Healthcare Associates of Texas operated as a primary care group practice serving patients across North Texas. The organization submitted

On September 12, 2018, Plaintiff Rust-Oleum Corporation filed a Trade Secret lawsuit in the District Court of Oregon, Medford Division(Case number: 1:18cv1655). Judge Magistrate Mark D. Clarke presided over the case. On September 24, 2015, NIC Industries entered into an Exclusive Sales Agreement with Wipe New, LLC. This agreement granted Wipe New the exclusive right to purchase NIC products for resale as part of its Wipe New product line, which focused on wipe-on applications for vehicle restoration, detailing, and general home use. On November 30, 2015, Wipe New assigned its rights, duties, and obligations under the Sales Agreement to Rust-Oleum Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, Rust-Oleum was required to meet minimum annual purchase amounts, which increased each year over the contract term. In late 2017, Rust-Oleum and NIC mutually

On October 21, 2021, OTX Logistics Inc. filed a lawsuit in California State, Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Case No. 21STCV38826). Judge Christopher K. Lui presided over the case. Hardy Haenisch served as President of OTX Logistics from January 2011 to April 2020. He also served as President of the board of directors during that period. Christina Suen worked at OTX from November 2008 to July 2021. She ultimately held the position of Vice President of Operations. Suen also served as Secretary of OTX's board of directors from November 2014 until her resignation. While still employed by OTX, Haenisch and Suen conspired to establish competing businesses. On August 23, 2019, Haenisch informed Aileen Servando McGann, OTX's General Manager, about his plan. He was using current OTX employees to set up a new logistics company. He revealed that Suen was helping him obtain necessary license

Court: Texas State, Dallas County, County Court Case Number: CC-19-02768-D Filed: May 8, 2019 Judges: Dianne Jones | David Evans | Jones Regarding Hearings | Paula Rosales Case Type: Debt/Contract Cause: Fraud Plaintiff(s):Jerry S. Stockton Counsel for Plaintiff: Robert M. Hill | Chase Thomas Hilton | Daniel Henry Charest | Spencer Morgan lee Cox Expert witness for Plaintiff(s): David N. Fuller | E. Lawrence Vincent  

Court: District Court, Dallas County, Texas Case Number: DC-22-07776 Filed: 11thJuly 2022 Judges: Monica Purdy | Staci Williams Case Type: CNTR CNSMR COM DEBT Cause: Fraudulent Parties Involved Plaintiff(s): Jesus Hernandez Counsel for Plaintiff: Chris Arnell | Marcus Lamone Fifer Expert witness for Plaintiff: None Defendant(s): Southern Solar, LLC Counsel for Defendants: Martin P. Averill, Esq

Court: Florida State, Miami-Dade County, Eleventh Circuit Court Case Number: 2021-016676-CA-01 Filed: 6thJuly, 2021 Judges: Vivianne Del Rio Case Type: Business Transactions Cause: Fraud and Unjust Enrischment Plaintiff: Cristorellas Dream LLC Counsel for Plaintiff: Moises Alejandro Saltiel Defendant(s): Tina Hyde | Tina Hyde Group LLC | Tina Hyde Miami Realty LLC Counsel for Defendants: