Delaware Consumer Credit Law

United States of America v. Semblex Corporation

Wilmington, Delaware, qui tam lawyers Brian Farnan and Mike Farnan represented the Plaintiff who sue on a False Claims Act fraud theory. Semblex Corporation, a Delaware corporation,improperly obtained a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) for which it was not eligible. Semblex engineers and manufactures advanced cold-formed fas... More...

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Elmer Daniels v. United States of America, et al.

Wilmington, Delaware personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on Federal Tort Claim Act civil rights violation theories. <h2>The Complaint</h2> Plaintiff Elmer Daniels, by his undersigned attorneys, files this Complaint against the United States of America, Michael P. Malone, the City of Wilmington, Philip Saggione III, and John Does ... More...

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Amy Elizabeth Lordan v. Delaware Title Loans, Inc., et al.

Wilmington, Delaware consumer credit lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on Fair Debt Collection Act violation theories. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law in the United States that protects consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection practices. It applies to debt collectors (individuals or companies) attempting to collec... More...

$1 (12-20-2023 - DE)

Perry Beeney et al. v. FCA U.S., LLC, et al.

Providence, Rhode Island consumer law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant on consumer protection, common law money had and received and unjust enrichment theories. Plaintiffs' First Amended Class Action Complaint (hereinafter, the Complaint) alleges statutory consumer protection claims, common law money had and received claims, and unjust enrichment claims under Flor... More...

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Elmer Daniels v. United States of America, et al.

Plaintiff Elmer Daniels, by his undersigned attorneys, files this Complaint against the United States of America, Michael P. Malone, the City of Wilmington, Philip Saggione III, and John Does 1-10 for violating his rights and causing his wrongful incarceration. He alleges as follows: INTRODUCTION 1. In 1980, Elmer Daniels, an 18-year-old black male, was wrongfully convicted of ... More...

$0 (07-06-2023 - DE)

United States of America v. Robert Rodriguez

Wilmington, Delaware criminal defense attorney represented defendant charged with selling controlled substances in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§841 Rodriguez, age 58, was indicted for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm. On August 10, 2020, FBI conducted a search of the defendant's apartment in the 1300 block of W. 4th Street, Wilmington, Dela... More...

$0 (02-09-2022 - DE)

United States of America v. Walmart, Inc. (Wal-Mart)

Wilmington, DE - In a civil complaint filed today, the Department of Justice has alleged that Walmart Inc. unlawfully dispensed controlled substances from pharmacies it operated across the country and unlawfully distributed controlled substances to those pharmacies throughout the height of the prescription opioid crisis. The complaint alleges that this unlawful conduct resulted in hundre... More...

$0 (12-23-2020 - DE)

United States of America v. Zahid Aslam

<center> <img width="300" src="https://www.usmarshals.gov/district/de/locations/delaware.jpg"> </center> Wilmington, DE - Former Delaware Physician Sentenced To 30 Months Imprisonment For Making A False Statement To A Financial Institution Zahid Aslam, age 46, of Newark, Delaware, was sentenced to a 30-month prison sentence for making a false statement to a financial instituti... More...

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James R. Adams v. Governor of Delaware

<center> <img width="300" src="https://www.usmarshals.gov/district/de/locations/delaware.jpg"> </center> James R. Adams is a resident and member of the State Bar of Delaware. For some time, he has expressed a desire to be considered for a judicial position in that state. Following the announcement of several judicial vacancies, Adams considered applying but ultimately chose not to... More...

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James R. Adams v. Governor of Delaware

<center> <img width="300" src="http://www.ded.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/BLD2.jpg"> </center> James R. Adams is a resident and member of the State Bar of Delaware. For some time, he has expressed a desire to be considered for a judicial position in that state. Following the announcement of several judicial vacancies, Adams considered applying but ultimately chose not to beca... More...

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. AMY GONZALEZ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DAVID MATUSIEWICZ <table> <td>

David Matusiewicz1 and Christine Belford were married from 2001 to 2006, during which time they had three children, L.M.1, L.M.2, and K.M.1 (the “children”). The couple and their children also lived with Belford’s one child from a previous marriage, K.M.2.2 After their divorce, Belford and David engaged in a bitter custody dispute, during which David accused Belford of being an unfit mothe... More...

$0 (09-09-2018 - DE)

United States of America v. Sean Moore

Wilmington, DE - Charter School Administrator Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison Sean Moore, age 44, of New Castle, Del., was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Andrews to 18 months of imprisonment, which was the sentence requested by the government. The sentencing came after Moore pleaded guilty to three counts of federal program theft on November 2, 2016. According... More...

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United States of America v. Joseph L. Capano

Wilmington, DE - Delaware Real Estate Developer Sentenced To 21 Months For Bank Fraud and Environmental Violation Joseph L. Capano, age 75, of Middletown, Delaware, was sentenced to 21 months of incarceration followed by 12 months of home confinement, after pleading guilty in March 2016 to one count of bank fraud and one count of knowingly violating the Clean Water Act. Capano was also or... More...

$0 (10-12-2016 - DE)

Brinckerhoff v. Enbridge Energy Company, Inc

The facts are drawn from the Complaint, the operative limited partnership agreements, other documents that are integral to the Complaint and matters of which the Court may take judicial notice. a. The Parties Plaintiff Peter Brinckerhoff (“Brinckerhoff” or “Plaintiff”), individually and as trustee of the Peter R. Brinckerhoff Rev. Tr. U.A. DTD 10/17/97 (the “Trust”)... More...

$0 (04-29-2016 - DE)

Derose v. State of Delaware

This 8thday of January, 2016, upon consideration of the Appellant Charles J.Derose’s brief filed under Supreme Court Rule 26(c) (“Rule 26(c)”) (made applicable to here via Superior Court Criminal Rule 57(d))1, his attorney’s motion to withdraw, the State’s response, and the record in this case, it appears to the Court that: (“In all cases not provided for by rule or administr... More...

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Collins v. State Of Delaware

This 6th day of January 2016, upon consideration of the notice to show cause and the response and reply thereto, it appears to the Court that: (1) The appellant, Jason Collins, filed this appeal from the Superior Court’s order denying his motion for correction of sentence. Collins argued below and on appeal that he is entitled to more credit time against the Level V portion... More...

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Washington v. State Of Delaware

This 5th day of January, 2016, upon consideration of the appellant’s opening brief, the appellee’s motion to affirm, and the record below, it appears to the Court that: (1) The appellant, Michael K. Washington, filed this appeal from the Superior Court’s sentencing order for his sixth violation of probation (“VOP”). The State of Delaware has filed a motion to affirm the judgment bel... More...

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Washington v. State Of Delaware

This 5th day of January, 2016, upon consideration of the appellant’s opening brief, the appellee’s motion to affirm, and the record below, it appears to the Court that: (1) The appellant, Michael K. Washington, filed this appeal from the Superior Court’s sentencing order for his sixth violation of probation (“VOP”). The State of Delaware has filed a motion to affirm the judgment bel... More...

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PECO Logistics, LLC v. Walnut Investment Partners, L.P., et al.

In March 2011, two sophisticated investors (the “Walnut Investors”) acquired preferred units in PECO Logistics, LLC (“PECO” or the “Company”) and became parties to an LLC agreement that afforded them the voluntary right to sell their preferred units back to PECO three years later (the “Put Right”). The LLC agreement provides that, upon exercise of the Put Right... More...

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SIGA Technologies, Inc. v. PharmAthene

In 2004, SIGA acquired technology for ST-246, an antiviral drug for the treatment of smallpox. At that time, the viability, potential uses, safety, and efficacy of the drug, as well as the likelihood of SIGA obtaining regulatory approval or making sales to the government, were, as is typical in this industry, uncertain. By late 2005, SIGA was running out of money, its largest shareholder, MacAndr... More...

$0 (12-23-2015 - DE)

December Corp. v. Wild Meadows Home Owners Association, et al.

Plaintiff December Corporation (“December Corp.”) is a Pennsylvania corporation whose principal business is to manage and maintain housing communities.1 December Corp. manages the Wild Meadows manufactured housing community (“Wild Meadows”), which is an “active adult manufactured housing community”2 located in Dover, Delaware. Defendant Wild Meadows Home Owners Association (“WMHA�... More...

$0 (12-23-2015 - DE)

ESG Capital Partners II, LP, et al. v. Passport Special Opportunities Master Fund, LP, et al.

Non-party Timothy Burns formed ESG Capital Partners II, LP (the ―Partnership‖) for a limited purpose. After raising money from investors, the Partnership would purchase shares of stock of Facebook, Inc. before that company‘s then-anticipated initial public offering. Preferably once Facebook had completed a successful IPO, the Partnership would distribute to its in... More...

$0 (12-20-2015 - DE)

Thomas v. State Of Delaware

This 17th day of December 2015, upon consideration of the appellant’s Supreme Court Rule 26(c) brief, his attorney’s motion to withdraw, and the State’s response thereto, it appears to the Court that: (1) After a two-day jury trial in January 2015, the defendant-appellant, Jeffrey Thomas, was convicted of Burglary in the Second Degree, Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Theft, and Conspiracy in the S... More...

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Juan Restrepo-Duque v. State Of Delaware

On February 14, 2010, Kenton Wesley Wolf was shot with a BB gun and stabbed to death in his Smyrna residence. The police arrested Juan Restrepo Duque (“Restrepo”), an eighteen-year-old Colombian national who had been living in the U.S. for seven years, and charged him with Wolf’s murder. A Superior Court jury found Restrepo guilty of second degree murder, possession of a deadly weapon dur... More...

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Pipal Tech Ventures Private Limited v. MoEngage, Inc.

Plaintiff Pipal Tech is a closely-held corporation formed in 2011 under the laws of India with its principal place of business in India.4 Pipal Tech is in the business of developing, licensing, and supporting mobile and web-based applications. Non-parties Amit Baid, Raviteja Dodda, and Yashwanth Kumar are the founders of Pipal Tech.6 Dodda and Kumar are also former executives and board The fact... More...

$0 (12-19-2015 - DE)

Garvin v. State Of Delaware

This 7th day of December 2015, upon consideration of the appellant’s opening brief, the appellant’s motion to affirm, and the record below, it appears to the Court that: (1) The appellant, Donovan J. Garvin, filed this appeal from the Superior Court’s denial of his first motion for postconviction relief. The State of Delaware has filed a motion to affirm the judgm... More...

$0 (12-08-2015 - DE)

RBC Capital Markets, LLC v. Jervis

As a preliminary observation, we note that, at oral argument before this Court, counsel for RBC emphasized that RBC “intentionally made appellate arguments that do not require this Court to review findings of fact.” Although RBC has chosen to avoid any direct and specific challenge to the facts as found by the trial court, this Court, nevertheless, has examined the appel... More...

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RAYMOND EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL, LLC v. USA

This protest poses four principal questions. First, did the somewhat imprecise identification of the business entity in MPG’s proposals invalidate the contract award to MPG? Second, were MPG’s “business references” proper sources of past performance data for MPG? Third, did DeCA rate and weigh the past performance data for MPG and IDI as required by the evaluation scheme set forth in th... More...

$0 (11-18-2015 - DE)

Palisades Collection, LLC, et al. v. Unifund CCR Partners, et al.

The Palisades Parties and the Unifund Parties had a long-standing, continuous and ongoing relationship. Pursuant to a Master Servicing Agreement, executed on May 28, 2003 (as amended and restated, the “MSA”), the Palisades Parties purchased certain portfolios of uncollected consumer debt, retained Unifund to service the portfolios for a Base Fee, and the parties shared the... More...

$0 (11-03-2015 - DE)

Doberstein v. G-P Industries, Inc.

Plaintiff, Anne L. Doberstein, is an individual who primarily works and resides in Switzerland. Doberstein also owns a residence located at 103 East Pembrey Drive in Wilmington, Delaware. In October 2012, Doberstein entered into a contract with G-P (the “Agreement”), under which G-P agreed to serve as the general contractor on a significant home renovation project at Dober... More...

$0 (11-01-2015 - DE)

In re Genelux Corporation

Plaintiff Genelux Corporation (the ―Company‖) is a privately held, clinical stage biopharmaceutical company incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional operations in Germany. Intervenor, Dr. Aladar Szalay, along with Dr. Douglas Will and Dr. John Thomas (together, the ―Founders‖), founded Genelux around 2001. In... More...

$0 (10-22-2015 - DE)

Quadrant Structured Products Company, Ltd. v. Vertin, et al.

A five-day trial took place on June 22-25 and 30, 2015. The parties submitted over 900 exhibits, called six fact witnesses and five expert witnesses, and lodged twenty-three depositions. The following facts were proven by a preponderance of the evidence. Quadrant principally challenged Athilon’s payments of allegedly excessive service and licensing fees to an affiliate of Merced, ... More...

$0 (10-20-2015 - DE)

Intrepid Investments, LLC v. Selling Source, LLC

In August 2010, Defendant Selling Source, LLC (“Selling Source”) acquired assets (the “Acquired Businesses”) from Plaintiff Intrepid Investments, LLC (“Intrepid”).1 The Transaction and Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Affiliates of both Intrepid and Selling Source were involved. The role of the affiliates is immaterial to the current dispute. The other selling enti... More...

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In re TIBCO Software Inc. Stockholders Litigation

This decision is round two of an action in which a stockholder of TIBCO Software Inc. challenges the per-share consideration that a private equity fund (“Vista”) agreed to pay to acquire TIBCO in a merger that closed on December 5, 2014. The merger agreement provided for stockholders to receive $24 per share. Based on the number of fully diluted shares of TIBCO outstandin... More...

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Corwin, et al. v. KKR Financial Holdings LLC., et al

The plaintiffs filed a challenge in the Court of Chancery to a stock-for-stock merger between KKR & Co. L.P. (―KKR‖) and KKR Financial Holdings LLC (―Financial Holdings‖) in which KKR acquired each share of Financial Holdings‘s stock for 0.51 of a share of KKR stock, a 35% premium to the unaffected market price. Below, the plaintiffs‘ primary argume... More...

$0 (10-04-2015 - DE)

In re: ICL HOLDING COMPANY, INC., et al.

At the start of 2012, LifeCare Holdings, Inc. (“LifeCare”),1 once a leading operator of long-term acute care hospitals, was struggling financially. Management blamed its condition on Hurricane Katrina’s destruction of three of the company’s facilities and growth-stunting federal regulations that followed the 2005 natural disaster. Because of the weight of its debt load ($484 million, of ... More...

$0 (09-27-2015 - DE)

Lieberman v. Electrolytic Ozone, Inc.

In a prior decision issued May 29, 2013, Israel Discount Bank of New York v. First State Depository Co., LLC,1 I determined the liability of First State Depository Co., LLC (“FSD”), and Certified Assets Management, Inc. (“CAMI”), to Israel Discount Bank (“IDB”). That case, which the parties have referred to as the “Related Action,” involved the mishandling of c... More...

$0 (08-31-2015 - DE)

Israel Discount Bank of New York v. Higgins, et al.

In a prior decision issued May 29, 2013, Israel Discount Bank of New York v. First State Depository Co., LLC,1 I determined the liability of First State Depository Co., LLC (“FSD”), and Certified Assets Management, Inc. (“CAMI”), to Israel Discount Bank (“IDB”). That case, which the parties have referred to as the “Related Action,” involved the mishandling of c... More...

$0 (08-31-2015 - DE)

SHAUN ANDRIKOPOULOS and MICHAEL A. SANTER v. SILICON VALLEY INNOVATION COMPANY, LLC,

The main dispute between the parties is the narrow, but previously unanswered legal question of whether, in the context of a receivership estate under Delaware law, advancement claims are administrative expenses or unsecured creditor claims. If Plaintiffs’ claims are entitled to some sort of priority, there is an even narrower sub-issue of whether the Receiver’s salary and... More...

$0 (07-30-2015 - de)

Fox v. CDX Holdings, Inc.

Caris Life Sciences, Inc. (―Caris‖ or the ―Company‖) was a privately held Delaware corporation. Through subsidiaries, it operated three business units: Caris Diagnostics, TargetNow, and Carisome.1 Caris Diagnostics was consistently profitable. TargetNow generated revenue but not profits. Carisome was in the developmental stage. To achieve the dual goals... More...

$16260332 (07-28-2015 - DE)