Abraham Palacios et al vs Alejandro Quintana et al

Case Background

On August 27, 2021, Plaintiff Abraham Palacios, an individual (“Plaintiff” or “Palacios”) filed a business torts lawsuit against Defendants Alejandro Quintana a/k/a Jose Quintana, a/k/a Jose Alejandro Quintana, a/k/a Jose Alejandro Quintana Diaz, an individual (“Defendant” or “Quintana”), and Holdings of Christopher, LLC.

The lawsuit was filed in the Florida State, Miami-Dade County, Eleventh Circuit Court. Judge Barbara Areces presided over this lawsuit. [Case number: 2021-020017-CA-01]

Cause

Oral Partnership Agreement and Terms

In October 2020, Quintana approached Palacios about forming a business focused on steel transformation and fabrication of bolted metal structures. They agreed to an oral partnership, sharing profits and losses equally. Palacios brought over a decade of experience in metal mechanics, while Quintana claimed to be a financially savvy entrepreneur who could provide the necessary funding. To support their venture, they established two companies: Steel Building Assemble, LLC, and Q&P Steel Corporation. Both were registered in Florida, listing Palacios and Quintana as officers or managers. Q&P Steel Corporation, formed on January 22, 2021, listed Quintana as president and Palacios as vice president. The company was administratively dissolved on September 23, 2022, without Palacios’ knowledge or authorization. Similarly, Steel Building Assemble, LLC, formed on March 8, 2021, also dissolved on the same date without Palacios’ consent.

Palacios’ Time, Energy, and Effort for the Partnership

Quintana agreed to provide initial capital for purchasing land and buildings for the partnership. However, he admitted that he lacked liquid funds but owned two warehouses in Miami-Dade County. These properties contained enough equity to fund the venture. Palacios took the lead in securing capital by financing or selling the warehouses. Palacios contacted a realtor, negotiated terms, and met with potential buyers. In January 2021, the warehouses sold