deet49
3 years ago
seeking [B]$21B[/B] Sierra et al v. Trafigura Trading, LLC
REQUEST FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against Defendant as follows:
A. Awarding damages as allowed by law in amounts to be allocated at trial of the
total recoverable amount of approximately $21 billion;
B. Awarding prejudgment interest as allowed by law on any amounts awarded;
C. Awarding attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses; and
D. Awarding such other and further relief as may be just and proper.
JURY DEMAND
Plaintiff demands a jury trial on all issues so triable, and a trial pursuant to Rule 39(c),
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as to all matters not triable as of right by a jury.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/563a4585e4b00d0211e8dd7e/t/623dc81e4c050460b0fb26c5/1648216095459/1-main.pdf
deet49
3 years ago
Oh! Miami judge deals major blow
https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2022/03/22/miami-judge-deals-major-blow-to-cruise-companies-that-traveled-to-cuba/
Judge: Companies Must Pay
https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2022-03-22/judge-cruises-to-cuba-were-not-allowed-companies-must-pay
'With Judge Bloom’s ruling, the four cruise lines are nearing a binary choice — accept a jury trial or negotiate a settlement,' said John Kavulich, president of the US-Cuba Trade and Economic Council, in a blog post. 'As the plaintiffs seem to be seeking compensation (potentially US$100 million US$400 million) based upon what the Libertad Act permits, the four cruise lines will determine if a decision by a jury could be more costly than using the Libertad Act formulas to calculate what is owed to the plaintiffs.
'Key to remember,' Kavulich noted, 'the jury will be residents of the Miami, Florida, area, and will certainly include individuals of Cuban descent.' https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/legal-regulatory/cruise-giants-face-jury-trial-damages-cuba-trafficking
NB* HAVANA DOCKS CORPORATION is a $9.2M certified claim
https://www.justice.gov/fcsc/cuba/documents/1501-3000/2492.pdf
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deet49
3 years ago
Absolutely following the issue as a whole and how its applied direct, indirect in the peripheral its all relevant in the courts internally, externally it all matters ...
gets more exciting than ever but sure your well aware thanks for the question Lindy
Litigation related to the application of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act (Cuba)
Several EU persons and companies reported that they received a notice of intent to start an action before US courts under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act.
These notices were sent by US persons or companies claiming that EU companies had engaged in ‘trafficking’ of expropriated properties in Cuba. They generally inform the EU company that legal action will be initiated unless the recipient of the notice immediately ‘ceases to traffic’ in the property. The Commission was also notified of the start of formal proceedings before US courts.
In this regard, courts in the US on two occasions accepted to stay the proceedings while the EU defendant requests authorisation from the Commission. The Commission is currently assessing an application for authorisation in such a case.
Administrative proceedings in the United States under Title IV of the Helms-Burton Act (Cuba)
A few individuals reported that the US Department of State had informed them of the start of, or the intention to initiate, proceedings under Title IV of the Helms-Burton Act. Title IV allows the US Department of State to deny entry to US territory to any foreign natural person and their families whom the Department of State recognises as having ‘trafficked’ in confiscated property in Cuba claimed by US nationals. The individuals targeted are managers or high-level employees of companies accused of ‘trafficking’ in confiscated US properties. The Commission is also aware that certain EU citizens and their families have been barred from entering the US on these grounds.
deet49
3 years ago
and so on ...NEW https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/41950784/DE_FERNANDEZ_et_al_v_MSC_MEDITERRANEAN_SHIPPING_COMPANY_SA
Florida Southern District Court
Judge: Jose E Martinez
Case #: 1:21-cv-23400
Nature of Suit 890 Other Statutes - Other Statutory Actions
Cause 22:6082 Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996
Defendant
MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY SA
Plaintiff
HEBE BLANCO MIYARES
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
MAGDALENA BLANCO MONTOTO
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
EMMA RUTH BLANCO
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
SUSANNAH VALENTINA BLANCO
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
BYRON BLANCO, JR.
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
LYDIA BLANCO BONAFONTE
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
JOSEPH E. BUSHMAN
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
ODETTE BLANCO DE FERNANDEZ
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
CARLOS BLANCO DE LA TORRE
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
EDUARDO BLANCO DE LA TORRE
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
FLORENTINO BLANCO DE LA TORRE
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
GUILLERMO BLANCO DE LA TORRE
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
SERGIO BLANCO DE LA TORRE
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
JACQUELINE M. DELGADO
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
MARIA BLANCO LIANA
Represented By
David James Horr
Horr Novak & Skipp, P.A.
deet49
3 years ago
New One: Odette Blanco De Fernandez nee Blanco Rosell et al v. Seaboard Corporation https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/41110924/Odette_Blanco_De_Fernandez_nee_Blanco_Rosell_et_al_v_Seaboard_Corporation
Defendant
Seaboard Corporation SEB
Plaintiff
Emma Ruth Blanco
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Liana Maria Blanco
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Susannah Valentina Blanco
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Byron Blanco, Jr.
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Lydia Blanco Bonafonte
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Joseph E. Bushman
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Jacqueline M. Delgado
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Hebe Blanco Miyares
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Magdalena Blanco Montoto
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Odette Blanco de Fernandez
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Carlos Blanco de la Torre
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Eduardo Blanco de la Torre
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Florentino Blanco de la Torre
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
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Plaintiff
Guillermo Blanco de la Torre
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Plaintiff
Sergio Blanco de la Torre
Represented By
Christopher Page Simon
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
Michael Louis Vild
Cross & Simon, LLC
contact info
GO FREEDOM
deet49
4 years ago
If all the court decisions, court judgements, settlements and out-of-court agreements are not fully disclosed in a timely manner, how will any taxpayer-funded deterrent be measurable?
A primary goal of Title III was to publicly shame (through the courts) “traffickers” to cease activity in the Republic of Cuba- and do so in a high-wattage manner whereby others would be deterred from the same activity.
Given the immense domestic and international implications for decisions arising from the lawsuits, essential that all decisions be in the public domain.
This exposure is especially significant with respect to any “private settlements” among plaintiffs and defendants. The Libertad Act authorizes private settlements- a trafficker and owner of the expropriated asset can agree on compensation, but there is nothing in the Libertad Act compelling disclosure of any compensation.
From a United States-based law firm: “It’s a very odd and recent idea that settlements should be allowed to be secret. Without a court case, sure, people can settle their affairs with each other privately on any terms they like. But once someone invokes a law that claims a public policy purpose, like the Libertad Act, then the citizens of this country ought to know exactly how that law is working in practice. Is it achieving its policy goals, or is just a means for Cuban Americans to extort tolls from businesses trading with and investing in Cuba? Think for example about American Airlines being sued for transporting passengers to and from Cuba under various federal licenses and route allocations. Clearly the United States government not only approved but encouraged the company to provide that service. So, should that case be settled, doesn’t the public have a right to know what a litigant got from deploying a federal law against that United States company? Another thing, the filing fee in a federal case doesn’t even cover the wages of the janitor who cleans the courtrooms. Taxpayers foot the bill for judges’ salaries and pensions, and law clerks and administrative staffs’ wages, the costs of bailiffs, the cost of court houses and their maintenance, and on and on. Why should someone be free to use that infrastructure to procure money from another private party without taxpayers knowing how much they actually received by using a public law and its enforcement mechanism, the federal court system?”
From the Chicago, Illinois-based American Bar Association (ABA) on United States Federal Courts Funding:
h ttps://www.americanbar.org/advocacy/governmental_legislative_work/priorities_policy/independence_of_the_judiciary/federal-court-funding/
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deet49
4 years ago
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lafargeholcim-nears-settlement-over-property-in-cuba-11622067104
David Baron, an attorney at law firm Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP who is representing the plaintiffs, declined to comment. Grace Mead, an attorney at Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson PA who represents LafargeHolcim, also declined to comment.
The mediator, Layn Phillips, as well declined to comment, citing confidentiality constraints. Neither would a spokesman for LafargeHolcim comment.
The plaintiffs brought the lawsuit against LafargeHolcim, two of its subsidiaries, and three other entities, seeking up to $810 million in monetary damages, according to the complaint. The plaintiffs said they own 100% of claims to the property, and that those claims were certified by the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, a quasi-judicial agency within the U.S. Justice Department, which valued the property at more than $11 million in 1969, according to the complaint.
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deet49
4 years ago
First, Helms-Burton Reach Settlement Over Property in Cuba
An American family that once owned a vast sugar plantation in Cuba sought more than $160 million from Swiss multinational LafargeHolcim for its use of the property that had been seized in the Cuban revolution.
By Amy Guthrie | May 25, 2021 at 07:19 PM
https://www.law.com/international-edition/2021/05/25/in-a-first-parties-in-helms-burton-case-reach-settlement-over-property-in-cuba/
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deet49
4 years ago
Francisco Industries, Inc. v. ASR Group International, Inc.
New lawsuit under Title III of Helms-Burton between sugar mills.
05/18/2021 | Publications | Cuban Desk
The lawsuit alleges that ASR has engaged in "trafficking" because it knowingly and intentionally profited from the assets once confiscated from the defendant through its business activity
https://es.andersen.com/en/publications-and-news/new-lawsuit-under-title-iii-of-helms-burton-between-sugar-mills-francisco-industries-inc-v-asr-group-international-inc.html
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deet49
4 years ago
ReFresher< Helms-Burton liability includes “any person or entity, including any agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.”
“Trafficking” is defined as follows:
[A] person “traffics” in confiscated property if that person knowingly and intentionally —
(i) sells, transfers, distributes, dispenses, brokers, manages, or otherwise disposes of confiscated property, or purchases, leases, receives, possesses, obtains control of, manages, uses, or otherwise acquires or holds an interest in confiscated property,
(ii) engages in a commercial activity using or otherwise benefiting from confiscated property, or
(iii) causes, directs, participates in, or profits from, trafficking … by another person, or otherwise engages in trafficking ... through another person,
without the authorization of any United States national who holds a claim to the property.
https://www.google.com/search?q=puerto+guayabal+cuba&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiG1sC8-ubvAhWGbs0KHYIHDckQ_AUoA3oECAEQBQ&biw=1600&bih=757#imgrc=EApBBLC7a8OLdM
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deet49
4 years ago
flash back Feb 4, 2014 & September 19, 2016
Sugar Baron Alfonso Fanjul Open to Doing Business in Cuba; Diaz-Balart and Rubio Rip Back https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/sugar-baron-alfonso-fanjul-open-to-doing-business-in-cuba-diaz-balart-and-rubio-rip-back-6554150
As the Fanjuls’ companies are private, no public data is available regarding their revenues or profitability. Nevertheless, a September 2008 New York Times article https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/business/14fanjul.html stated that “…the company said it had revenue of $3 billion last year, up from $2.5 billion the year before.” A 1987 Chicago Tribune article estimated the family’s net worth at $500 million, but in recent press articles they are often referred to as billionaires.
h ttps://promarket.org/2016/09/19/sugar-industry-buys-academia-politicians/