Background of the Business

Arturo Alonso Pullu, a long-time resident of Miami, owned and operated Paco’s Barber Shop for over 15 years. The shop, located at 305 SW 12 Avenue, generated revenue primarily through weekly booth rentals paid by licensed barbers. Throughout this period, Arturo relied on Boris E. Abreu to help manage the shop’s daily operations. Despite this involvement, Boris never held any formal title or position within the company. Arturo also worked closely with Jose Rodriguez, a business services provider who assisted with corporate filings, taxes, and other administrative tasks.

Events Leading to the Dispute

In January 2018, Arturo began serving a federal prison sentence that lasted until March 2021. Prior to his incarceration, Arturo entrusted Boris to temporarily manage the business in his absence. However, during this period, and without Arturo’s consent or knowledge, Boris conspired with Rodriguez to seize control of the business. Together, they removed Arturo’s name from the company’s records and changed the corporate name from Paco’s Barber Shop to Boris Kingdom Barber Shop. Boris signed a new lease for the property in his own name and listed himself as president of the company, all without any legitimate transfer of ownership or compensation to Arturo.

Discovery and Betrayal

When Arturo was released from prison in March 2021, he discovered that the business he had built was no longer under his control. He was completely removed from all corporate documents and no longer held any legal or operational authority over the shop. Despite Arturo’s repeated demands for the return of his business, Boris refused to relinquish control. The actions of both Boris and Rodriguez represented a complete betrayal of the trust Arturo had placed in them.

Damages and Consequences

As a result of this unauthorized takeover, Arturo suffered significant financial losses. He lost access to the shop’s income,