Kang Haggerty NewsPhiladelphia, PA (November 1, 2023): A jury trial in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Shin Da Enterprises, Inc., et al, v. Wei Xiang Yong, et al., yielded a Civil Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) judgment of more than five million dollars for violations of RICO 18 U.S.C. 1962(c) and civil conspiracy to violate RICO under 18 USC 1962(d). Continue reading ›
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The Legal Intelligencer: Sophisticated Schemers Beware: Civil RICO Expands Creditors’ Arsenal—Part II
The Supreme Court recently issued its opinion in Yegiazaryan v. Smagin affirming the Ninth Circuit’s holding and providing RICO plaintiffs with a powerful tool against debtors employing fraudulent tactics to avoid payment.
In the July 20, 2023 Edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward T. Kang wrote “Sophisticated Schemers Beware: Civil RICO Expands Creditors’ Arsenal—Part II.” Continue reading ›
Case 28 – Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Settled favorably on behalf of KHF client a multi-million-dollar federal RICO suit against over 20 defendants alleging an interstate equipment theft ring.
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Case 27 – Insurance Bad Faith
Recovery of several hundred thousand dollars for an oil company whose insurance claim for its oil delivery trucks damaged by flood was wrongfully denied. Edward T. Kang, Jacklyn Fetbroyt, and Gregory H. Mathews successfully prosecuted a bad faith claim against the insurance company resulting in the favorable settlement.
Case 26
Settled favorably on behalf of a creditor that sued the debtor in the bankruptcy court in an adversarial action. After obtaining a favorable judgment after bench trial in the bankruptcy court, the creditor settled with the debtor
Case 24 – Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Settled favorably on behalf of a majority shareholder in a multi-million shareholder oppression action. Edward T. Kang and Jacklyn Fetbroyt successfully fended off a group of minority shareholders in this “bet the company” litigation.
Case 23 – Insurance Bad Faith
Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of a business in state court claims against its insurer for breach of contract and insurance bad faith.
Case 22 – Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Represented a contractor in affirmative claims against a Fortune 500 company relating to hundreds of unpaid invoices for equipment repairs and in defending counterclaims alleging faulty work. Obtained a favorable out of court settlement for the client.
Tollhouse Investments, LLC v. Lau, the Court of Common Pleas of Pennsylvania, Bucks County, No. 2016-04788 and New Hope Entertainment Investments, LLC v. Lau, the Court of Common Pleas of Pennsylvania, Bucks County, No. 2016-05249
In two related “business divorce” cases filed in the Pennsylvania state court, KHF represented one of the two business owners in both defense and counterclaim against the other business owner, resulting in two favorable settlements.
Lau v. Ambani, et al., No. 2:16-cv-06288 (EDPA 2016)
Brought a federal RICO action against multiple defendants in the United States District Court for the Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania. Two years after prosecuting the case in court, our client entered into a favorable settlement with the defendants. The RICO action was based on 18 U.S.C. § 1962(b), § 1962(c), and § 1962(d).
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