125K

Palisades Park Officer Wins $125K Settlement and Promotion After Challenging Department’s Promotion Practices

by

Palisades Park, NJ — A local police sergeant has settled his lawsuit against the Borough of Palisades Park, claiming he was subjected to a faulty and biased promotional process. According to court documents, the settlement includes a $125,000 payment and a promotion to lieutenant for the officer involved. Christopher Beck, a 21-year law enforcement veteran with the Palisades Park Police Department, initiated the litigation in May 2022. He alleged retaliation and harassment that stemmed from his and his brother’s—also a sergeant—activities in reporting alleged misconduct by a former police captain, Shawn Lee. Under the terms … Read more

SEC Charges Florida Father-Son Duo in $125K Litigation Finance Fraud, Misused Investor Funds for Personal Expenses

by

WASHINGTON — The Securities and Exchange Commission has leveled serious accusations against two Florida residents, alleging they swindled investors out of $125,000 through a fraudulent litigation finance operation. The father-son duo of Michael Chhabra and Vineet “Vincent” Chhabra are now facing legal action initiated by the SEC in a federal court. The lawsuit claims they misappropriated funds intended for supporting legal battles into their own lavish lifestyles. According to federal regulators, the Chhabras deceitfully promised investors lucrative returns through investments in their firm, Tort Fund LLC, which was purportedly established to fund law firms engaged … Read more