Businessman

Businessman Wins $1.7 Million in High-Stakes Legal Battle Over Severance Conspiracy Claims

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St. Louis, Missouri — A St. Louis jury awarded businessman Scott Roy over $1.7 million in a protracted legal battle against his former employer, Bull Moose Tube Company (BMT), after a counterclaim was dismissed that accused him and other executives of extracting money through unauthorized severance agreements. The conflict unfolded over four years of litigation associated with breach of contract claims by Roy and six other former executives of BMT. These executives sought enforcement of lucrative severance packages allegedly totaling $7.8 million. While six of the claims were settled out of court, Roy chose to … Read more

Businessman Charged for Deceptive Multi-Million Fraud Involving Luxury Car and Hotel Design Scheme

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Bangkok, Thailand — A series of deceptive business deals orchestrated by a man named Sittha has raised concerns about business ethics in Thailand. Sittha is accused of manipulating his business associate, Jatuporn, into overpaying substantially for a series of transactions under the guise of legitimate business needs. The dealings started when Sittha convinced Jatuporn to orchestrate an online venture for selling government lottery tickets, urging that 2,000,000 euros were required for programming services. Trusting his representation, Jatuporn transferred the amount, which approximates to 71 million baht (approximately $2.1 million), into Sittha’s bank account under the … Read more

Au Pair Wins $2.78 Million in Damages After Secretly Filmed by Staten Island Businessman; Expresses Outrage Over Lenient Sentence

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New York, NY — A Manhattan jury recently awarded $2.78 million to Kelly Andrade, a Colombian au pair who endured psychological trauma after being covertly filmed by Michael Esposito, a Staten Island businessman and franchise owner, in his home. Despite the significant monetary award, Andrade expressed frustration with the criminal justice system, which she feels offered her aggressor a lenient consequence. In 2021, Andrade, then 25, discovered hidden cameras in her bedroom placed by Esposito, 35, who was recording her without her consent. This discovery led to his arrest on felony charges of unlawful surveillance, … Read more

Indiana Businessman Acquitted in Cook County Assessor Bribery Case Involving Complimentary Golf Outings

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Chicago — A federal jury in Chicago has acquitted an Indiana businessman accused of attempting to bribe Cook County assessor officials by offering them free rounds of golf. The verdict came after deliberations concluded on Thursday, highlighting complexities in proving bribery cases tied to seemingly innocuous gifts like entertainment or sports. During the trial, prosecutors argued that the businessman, seeking favorable tax assessments for his properties within Cook County, had provided these golf sessions intending them as bribes. However, the defense countered effectively, presenting the act of offering golf games as a common business practice, … Read more