IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, D3 CASE NO.: 09-062943 (19)
CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, BFMC
INVESTMENT, LW, LINDA VON
ALLMEN, as Trustee of the VON
ALLMEN DYNASTY TRUST, D&L
PARTNERS, LP, DAVID VON
ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST. ANN
VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST, and
DEAN KRETSCHMAR,
Plaintiffs,
v.
SCOTT W. ROTHSTEIN, DAVID
BODEN, DEBRA VILLEGAS, ANDREW
BARNETT, IRENE STAY. TD BANK,
N.A., FRANK SPINOSA, JENNIFER
KERSTETTER, ROSANNE CARETSKY,
BANYON INCOME FUND. L.P.,
BANYON USVI, LLC, GEORGE G.
LEVIN. FRANK PREVE, MICHAEL
SZAFRANSKI, ONYX OPTIONS
CONSULTANTS CORPORATION. and
BERENFELD SPRITZER SHECHTER
SHEER, LLP,
Defendants.
AMENDED COMPLAINT
Plaintiffs, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC; D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC; BFMC
INVESTMENT, LW; LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP• DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR (collectively referred to herein as "Plaintiffs")
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hereby sue the Defendants, SCOTT W. ROTHSTEIN; DAVID BODEN; DEBRA VILLEGAS;
ANDREW BARNETT; IRENE STAY; TD BANK, N.A.; FRANK SPINOSA; JENNIFER
KERSTETTER; ROSANNE CARETSKY; BANYON INCOME FUND, L.P.; BANYON USVI,
LLC; GEORGE G. LEVIN, FRANK PREVE; MICHAEL SZAFRANSKI; ONYX OPTIONS
CONSULTANTS CORPORATION; and BERENFELD SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER, LLP
(collectively referred to herein as "Defendants"), and allege as follows:
Plaintiffs' Claims
1. The Plaintiffs sue the Defendants and seek the following:
a. Compensatory damages in excess of $100,000,000.00, pre judgment
interest, and other amounts to be particularized at trial as a direct and
proximate result of Defendants' commission of the following:
i. conversion;
ii. fraudulent misrepresentation;
iii. negligent misrepresentation;
iv. negligent supervision;
v. breach of fiduciary duty;
vi. civil conspiracy; and
vii. aiding and abetting fraud, conversion and
breach of fiduciary duty;
b. punitive damages upon obtaining leave of court;
c. taxable costs and attorney's fees; and
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d. any such further relief this court deems equiteble—antl—just under the
circumstances.
Overview
2. This action arises out of a fraudulent scheme orchestrated by Scott W. Rothstein,
who bilked investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Mr. Rothstein, through the use of his
law firm Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler, P.A. (collectively referred to herein as the "Principal
Conspirators" and more fully described, infra), devised an elaborate plan to assign putative
plaintiffs' confidential settlements with structured payments to investors at a lump sum
discounted rate. In reality, while some of the cases used to induce investor funding were real, all
of the confidential settlements were purely fabricated. Indeed, returns to earlier investors were
not made via structured payments, but instead were made with the principal obtained from later
investors--a classic Ponzi scheme.'
3. However, the Principal Conspirators did not act alone. Defendant, TD BANK,
N.A. (hereinafter, "TD Bank"), a subsidiary of Toronto Dominion Bank, was complicit in this
scheme, serving as a critical lynchpin "legitimizing" the Principal Conspirators' plot and
facilitating crucial inducements to investor action. Specifically, investors were duped by TD Bank
employees conspiring with the Principal Conspirators to manipulate TD Bank's trust account
statements and deceiving investors with false senses of security predicated on written assurances
that settlement funds existed and would only be released directly to them. It is these bank
A Ponzi scheme is generally recognized as a fraudulent investment operation that pays returns to
separate investors from their own money or from monies paid by subsequent investors, rather than from
any actual profit earned. The scheme is named after Charles Ponzi who became notorious for using the
technique in early 1920.
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declarations, tantamount to a guaranty, which gravely impacted investor risk-evaluation analysis
and unduly influenced investors to close their deals.
4. Moreover, demonstrative of TD Bank's participation or alternatively, evidence of
their gross negligence and wanton disregard, is the bank's reckless disregard of numerous "red
flags." Irrefutably, TD Bank knew that Rothstein Rosendfeldt Adler, P.A. (hereinafter, "RRA")
was moving hundreds of millions of dollars through its 'I'D Bank trust accounts. In fact, in October
2009 alone, almost a half of a billion dollars moved in and out of RRA's Fort Lauderdale based trust
accounts--more money than most bank branches would likely see in a decade. Yet, despite the
massive amount of funds being moved by one client, TD Bank never sought independent
verification of the source of monies, choosing instead to stand idly by. The Ponzi scheme simply
could not have gained traction without TD Bank's involvement in sanctioning or, otherwise,
willfully failing to authenticate the origin of the enormous amounts of money coming through its
doors.
5. Unfortunately, this is not the only pending case which alleges a m Bank affiliate as
a complicit actor involved in a Ponzi scheme. On August 29, 2009, TD Bank's parent, Toronto
Dominion Bank, was sued for "knowing assistance and/or dishonest assistance" in a Ponzi scheme
based upon, inter alia, holding over $20,000,000.00 in fraudulent proceeds and transferring
hundreds of millions of dollars through the alleged perpetrator's accounts. See a copy of the
Dynasty Furniture Manufacturing, Ltd., et al., v. Toronto Dominion Bank, Statement of Claim
attached hereto for reference as Exhibit "A."
6. Based on the allegations set forth herein, Plaintiffs aver that, at all materials times,
'I'D Bank had actual knowledge of its complicit involvement in a highly-organized Ponzi scheme
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and/or was recklessly or willfully blind to its role in materially supporting the scheme. TD Bank's
acts and/or omissions in assisting, facilitating, and actively participating in the Ponzi scheme,
renders TD Bank as a direct and proximate cause of Plaintiffs' losses and, therefore, is liable for the
damages Plaintiffs incurred.
7. Furthermore. as alleged in detail infra. the Principal Conspirators' inner-circle of
facilitators (Villegas. Boden. Barnett. Stay and Berenfeld) and promoters (Levin, Preve. Banyon
Szafranski and Onyx) were essential to the perpetration of this systemic fraud and their actions
equally as culpable. Indeed, Rothstein in a November 23, 2009 interview with the Sun-Sentinel
stated that "karma has caught up with him, but it will catch up with others too . . . You're in a
town full of thieves, and at the end of the day. everyone will see. I'll leave it at that."
The Plaintiffs
8. LINDA VON ALLMEN is Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY TRUST
(hereinafter, "Dynasty Trust"), an irrevocable trust with its principal place of administration in
Broward County, Florida. In or around the summer of 2009, the Dynasty Trust invested
S2,000,000.00 into the Ponzi scheme through Banyon Income Fund.
9. Plaintiff, D&L PARTNERS, LP (hereinafter, "D&L Partners"), is a Missouri limited
partnership with its principal place of business in Broward County, Florida. In or around the
summer of 2009, D&L Partners invested approximately $45,000,000.00 into the Ponzi scheme
through Banyon Income Fund. Doug Von Allmen is the general partner of D&L Partners.
10. DAVID VON ALLMEN. is Trustee of the DAVID VON ALLMEN LIVING
TRUST (hereinafter, "DVA Trust"), a revocable trust with its principal place of administration in
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Saint Louis County, Missouri. On or about August 26_2009, the DVA Trust invested $275.000.00
into the Ponzi scheme through Banyon Income Fund.
II. ANN VON ALLMEN, is Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST
(hereinafter, "AVA Trust"), a revocable trust with its principal place of administration in Saint
Louis County. Missouri. On or about August 28. 2009. the AVA Trust invested $275,000.00 into
the Ponzi scheme through Banyon Income Fund.
12. Plaintiff, DEAN KRETSCHMAR (hereinafter, "Kretschmar"), is an individual
residing in Broward County, Florida. On or about June 3 2009, Kretschmar invested $8,000,000.00
into the Ponzi scheme through Banyon Income Fund.
13. RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, (hereinafter, "Razorback"), is a Delaware limited
liability company with its principal place of business in Broward County, Florida. Razorback
invested $32,000,000.00 into the Ponzi scheme through Banyon USVI, LLC. Dynasty Trust, D&L
Partners and Kretchmar were also major investors in Razorback.
14. Plaintiff, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC (hereinafter, 133"), is a Delaware limited
liability company with its principal place of business in Broward County, Florida. D3 invested
$13,500,000.00 into the Ponzi scheme. Dynasty Trust, D&L Partners and Kretchmar were major
investors in D3 as well.
15. Plaintiff, BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC (hereinafter, "BFMC"), is a Florida limited
liability company with its principal place of business in Broward County, Florida On or about
October 2009, BFMC invested $2,400,000.00 into the Ponzi scheme.
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The Defendants - Principal Conspirators
16. Scott W. Rothstein, Esq. (hereinafter, "Rothstein") is an individual residing in
Broward County, Florida and, at all times relevant hereto, was one of Rothstein, Rosenfeldt Adler,
P.A.'s founders, its managing partner and CEO. Rothstein is the principal organizer of the Ponzi
scheme.
17. Non-party RRA is a Florida professional association with its principal place of
business in Broward County, Florida. RRA was used as the front to this elaborate Ponzi scheme,
serving as the purported law firm representing putative plaintiffs in connection with their pre-suit,
confidential settlements. RRA's trust accounts were allegedly used to receive the putative
defendants' settlement funds and used to receive investor payments._Rothstein and RRA are
collectively referred to as the "Principal Conspirators".
The Defendants - Co-Conspirators
TD Bank Defendants
18. TD Bank is a foreign national banking association registered to do business in
Florida. 'ID Bank maintains substantial contact with Florida through its multiple branches
throughout the state. 'ID Bank was the financial epicenter of the Ponzi scheme. Among other
things, TD Bank conspired, induced, and facilitated the Principal Conspirators' deceptive
practices, allowing Principal Conspirators to divert hundreds of millions of investor dollars
through TD Bank accounts.
19. FRANK SPINOSA (hereinafter, "Spinosa"), is an individual residing in Broward
County, Florida and, at all times relevant hereto, was a senior vice-president of operations for 'ID
Bank. Spinosa participated in the scheme by, among other things, meeting with investors, verifying
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account statements and providing investors with purported irrevocable "lock letters" securing
investor funds.
2O. JENNIFER KERS 1E1 1 hR (hereinafter, "Kerstetter"), is an individual residing in
Broward County, Florida and, at all times relevant hereto, was an assistant manager for TD Bank.
Kerstetter participated in the scheme by, among other things, meeting with investors, verifying
account statements, and providing investors with purported irrevocable "lock letters" securing
investor funds.
21. ROSEANNE CARETSKY (hereinafter, "Caretsky"), is an individual residing in
Broward County, Florida, and, at all times relevant hereto, was an assistant vice president and
branch manager for TD Bank. Caretsky participated in the scheme by, among other things, meeting
with investors, verifying account statements, and providing investors with purported irrevocable
"lock letters" securing investor funds.
RRA Defendants
22. DAVID BODEN (hereinafter, "Boden"), is an individual residing in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida and, at all times relevant hereto, was a partner and general counsel for RRA.
Boden was Rothstein's "right-hand man" and an essential participant in the scheme by, among other
things, recruiting and soliciting investors and drafting documents to induce investors into funding
the settlement while having actual and/or constructive knowledge that the investments were part of
a Ponzi scheme.
23. DEBRA E. VILLEGAS (hereinafter, "Villegas"), is an individual residing in
Broward County, Florida and, at all times relevant hereto, was the chief operating officer at RRA.
Villegas, Rothstein's number two at RRA, participated in the scheme by, among other things,
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furnishing false bank account statements and wire transfers to investors for the purpose of inducing
investor funding despite having actual or constructive knowledge that the investments were a Ponzi
scheme.
24. ANDREW BARNETT (hereinafter, "Barnett"), is an individual residing in Broward
County, Florida and, at all times relevant hereto, was the Director of Corporate Development for
RRA. Barnett, participated in the scheme by, among other things, recruiting, soliciting and
inducing investor funding despite having actual or constructive knowledge that the investments
were a Ponzi scheme.
25. IRENE STAY (hereinafter, "Stay"), is an individual residing in Broward County,
Florida and, at all times relevant hereto, was the chief financial officer of RRA. Stay participated in
the scheme by furnishing investors with falsified bank account statements and wire transfer
confirmations used to induce investor funding despite having actual or constructive knowledge that
the investments were a Ponzi scheme.
Banyon Defendants
26. GEORGE G. LEVIN (hereinafter, "Levin"), is an individual residing in Broward
County, Florida and, at all times relevant hereto, was the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI,
LLC and Banyon Income Fund. Levin who previously owned and operated GGL Industries. Inc.
d/b/a Classic Motor Carriages, a company convicted of federal fraud charges. actively participated
in the scheme by. among other things. recruiting. inducing and securing investor funding despite
having actual or constructive knowledge that the investments were a Ponzi scheme.
27. FRANK J. PREVE (hereinafter, "Preve"), is an individual residing in Broward
County, Florida and, at all times relevant hereto, was the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon
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USVI, LLC and Banyon Income Fund who maintained an office at RRA. Preve, a convicted bank
fraud and embezzlement felon2 participated in the scheme by, among other things, recruiting,
inducing and securing investor funding despite having actual or constructive knowledge that the
investments were a Ponzi scheme.
28. BANYON INCOME FUND. L.P. (hereinafter. "BIM. is a Delaware limited
partnership which Levin and Preve operated as a putative investment entity to purchase the Ponzi
scheme settlements with investor funds.
29. BANYON USVI. LLC (hereinafter. "Banyon USVI"), is a Delaware limited liability
company which Levin and Preve operated as a putative investment entity to purchase the Ponzi
scheme settlements with investor funds.
Onyx Defendants
30. MICHAEL SZAFRANSKI (hereinafter, "Szafranski"). is an individual residing in
Miami-Dade County. Florida and, at all times relevant hereto, was the president of Onyx Options
Consultants Corporation and who maintained an office inside RRA. Szafranski was hired as an
"independent" third-party on behalf of BIF, Banyon USVI, Razorback and D3 tasked with verifying
critical aspects of the purported investment deals. Specifically, Szafranski was the only person
authorized to analyze unredacted settlement documents, to confirm the Principal Conspirators'
finances through TD Bank and to offer an opinion as to the authenticity of the settlement deals.
Szafranski participated in the scheme by. among other things. making material misrepresentations
2 Frank Preve plead guilty to bank embezzlement charges in 1985 and received ten (10) years probation
and a $10,000.00 fine for falsifying loan documents in connection with a scheme that resulted in losses
exceeding $2,300,000.00.
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false verifications and actively inducing investor funding despite having actual or constructive
knowledge that the investments were a Ponzi scheme.
31. ONYX OPTIONS CONSULTANTS CORPORATION d/b/a/ ONYX CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT (hereinafter, "Onyx"), is a Florida limited liability company which Szafranski
owns and operates as a third-party verifier and putative investment entity employed to facilitate and
induce investor funding into the Ponzi scheme.
CPA Defendant
32. BERENFELD SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER, CPA'S LLP (hereinafter,
"Berenfeld"). is a Florida limited liability partnership who, at all times relevant hereto, served as the
auditing firm for BIF and Banyon USVI and as the accounting firm for RRA. Berenfeld
participated in the scheme by, among other things conspiring, inducing, and facilitating the
Principal Conspirators' deceptive practices. by providing audited financial statements which
purported to authenticate hundreds of millions of dollars of false receivables, allowing Principal
Conspirators to perpetrate a fraud.
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The Ponzi Scheme
The Rothstein Facade
33. From humble beginnings in 2003, Rothstein built RRA into one of the fastest
growing Florida-based law firms. Under Rothstein's stewardship, RRA grew from seven
attorneys to over seventy and amassed over two hundred and fifty in staff. Along with its
dramatic growth in size, RRA rapidly emerged as a legal, political and philanthropic
powerhouse.
34. Not surprisingly, Rothstein amassed an enormous portfolio of assets including
more than sixteen real estate properties, twenty-five cars, an eighty-seven foot yacht, and various
interests in a myriad of businesses ranging from watches to restaurants to vodka. See a list of
Rothstein's assets seized by the federal government along with estimates of their value attached
hereto as Exhibit "A-1."
35. Rothstein lived lavishly and spent prolifically--critical components necessary to
set his scheme in motion.
36. With RRA's tireless marketing efforts and meteoric rise into prominence,
Rothstein quickly made forays into preeminent social circles, rubbing elbows with high net-
worth individuals and political luminaries, the perfect breeding grounds to lure wealthy
investors. His plot was up and running.
The Plan
37. Rothstein seized upon his new found stature to entice investors into what would
eventually become a Ponzi scheme using his budding employment and labor practice at RRA as
his conduit.
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38. The scheme was predicated on the Principal Conspirators self-professed pipeline
of pm-suit, confidential settlement agreements as the "preeminent sexual harassment and labor
employment law firm in the country." Investors were told that the Principal Conspirators had an
extensive in-house private investigative team, including former F.B.I. and C.I.A. agents, whose
singular task was to obtain compromising evidence against high-profile putative defendants.
Rothstein's story was that the evidence and surveillance acquired, often supporting civil causes
of action ranging from sexual harassment to mass tort cover-ups to whistle-blower claims, was
presented to the putative defendant who was then offered an opportunity to avoid litigation and
the negative publicity associated therewith by agreeing to resolve the matter voluntarily by and
through a confidential settlement with the putative plaintiff.
39. Once the putative defendant agreed, the confidential settlement always included
two main ingredients: (1) that structured payments to a putative plaintiff be made over time,
generally a three to nine month time period; and (2) that the putative defendant would fund the
entire settlement up front to be held in RRA's TD Bank trust account and disbursed to the
putative plaintiff in accordance with the terms of the confidential settlement agreement.
The Pitch
40. Rothstein informed investors that the putative plaintiffs did not want to wait for
the structured monthly payouts and would agree to assign their rights to the structured payout for
a lump-sum payment typically at a discount in the range of 20-40% of the settlements' face-
value. _Rothstein always had a plethora of plausible explanations as to why a putative plaintiff
wanted their money now and simply could not wait for the structured monthly payments.
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41. Rothstein claimed to want nothing from the deal and was only presenting the
"opportunity" for a putative plaintiff's benefit and to facilitate recovery of RRA's contingent fee.
Notwithstanding, Rothstein would often boast that if not for his professional and legal conflicts
he would be the one purchasing these assignments.
42. As a means to induce investor action, Rothstein would show investors the
purported settlement agreement in an attempt to substantiate the deal; however, because the
settlements were pre-suit and confidential, the names of the putative plaintiffs and putative
defendants were redacted.
43. Additionally, the Principal Conspirators would provide: (1) confirmation of
RRA's trust account balance at TD Bank evidencing the putative defendants fully funded
settlement proceeds; (2) a "lock letter", drafted and executed by a TD Bank executive,
irrevocably confirming that the respective settlement proceeds in RRA's trust account could only
be paid directly to the investor's designated account which, in most cases, was an account at TD
Bank; and (3) opportunities for an independent third-party verifier to authenticate the underlying
settlement, assignment and funding of settlement proceeds.
44. Notably, Rothstein was hyper-vigilant regarding access to RRA accounts under
the guise of confidentiality. In fact, potential investors could only access TD Bank account
information in one of two ways. Either Rothstein would invite the investor to his office to view
the online balance provided by himself or Stay3 or, he would "authorize" TD Bank to provide
copies of account statements and wire transfers prepared and delivered by TD Bank executives
See Exhibit "W" infra, which is an October 6 2009 on-line screen shot of RRA's TD Bank accounts
accessed (logged in) by Irene Shannon which is Irene Stay's maiden name. ("Welcome. Irene
Shannon! You last logged in on Tuesday, October 06.2009 4:37 PM.")
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Spinosa, Kerstetter and Caretsky. On numerous occasions, TD Bank vice-president Spinosa,
assistant manager Kerstetter, and assistant vice president Caretsky, physically handed the trust
account statement to Rothstein in the immediate presence of an investor.
45. As the final piece to persuade an investment, Rothstein would offer to personally
guaranty the transaction. This personal guaranty, secured by the significant assets (as discussed,
supra), was a vital component which tacitly lent credibility and security to the transaction.
46. Once an investor was interested, the Principal Conspirators, in conjunction with
Boden, drafted an agreement for the assignment of the settlement agreement and proceeds.
47. Upon execution of the assignment, the investor would wire transfer to RRA's
trust account the lump sum payment for immediate disbursement to the putative plaintiff.
Thereafter, RRA was obligated to make payment from the funds previously verified and held in
RRA's trust account at TD Bank directly to the investor's lock letter trust account at TD Bank in
strict accordance with the terms of the purported settlement agreement.
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Ponzi Scheme In Action
Fabricated Settlements Premised on Real Cases
48. In certain instances, the purported settlements, albeit fraudulent, were based on
actual cases being handled by RRA. For example, one of the settlements involved herein was
based upon facts surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, the infamous billionaire financier. In fact, RRA
did have inside information due to its representation of one of Epstein's alleged victims in a civil
case styled Jane Doe v. Jeffrey Esptein, pending in the Southern District of Florida.
Representatives of D3 were offered "the opportunity" to invest in a pre-suit $30,000,000.00,
court settlement against Epstein arising from the same set of operative facts as the Jane Doe
case, but involving a different underage female plaintiff. See e-mail dated October 6, 2009
referencing Epstein which is attached hereto and incorporate herein as Exhibit "B." To augment
his concocted story Rothstein invited D3 to his office to view the thirteen banker's boxes of
actual case files in Jane Doe in order to demonstrate that the claims against Epstein were
legitimate and that the evidence against Epstein was real. In particular, Rothstein claimed that
his investigative team discovered that there were high-profile witnesses onboard Epstein's
private jet where some of the alleged sexual assaults took place and showed D3 copies of a flight
log purportedly containing names of celebrities, dignitaries and international figures. Because of
these potentially explosive facts, putative defendant Epstein had allegedly offered
$200,000,000.00 for settlement of the claims held by various young women who were his
victims. Adding fuel to the fire, the investigative team representative privately told a D3
representative that they found three additional claimants which Rothstein did not yet know about.
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Further, Preve was present for this meeting, despite the fact that he was not involved as an
investor or representative in the D3 deal.
49. Additionally, Rothstein used RRA's representation in the Epstein case to pursue
issues and evidence unrelated to the underlying litigation but which was potentially beneficial to
lure investors into the Ponzi scheme. For instance, RRA relentlessly pursued flight data and
passenger manifests regarding flights Epstein took with other famous individuals knowing full
well that no under age women were on board and no illicit activities took place. RRA also
inappropriately attempted to take the depositions of these celebrities in a deliberate effort to
bolster Rothstein's lies.
50. Conspicuously, and contrary to Banyon's allegations's, Preve and Szafranski
shared an office at RRA one floor down from Rothstein providing them access to Rothstein to
assist in the furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. This fact helps explain why Preve attended the
aforementioned D3 meeting despite his lack of involvement as an investor or representative.
51. Another actual case which Rothstein attempted to use as a false predicate for his
scheme was a mass tort case against Chiquita Brands International. In this instance, Rothstein
claimed to be representing plaintiffs in 450 wrongful death cases on the verge of settling for
$2,000,000.00 each. Rothstein told investors to begin raising funds in order to purchase this
settlement. See e-mail dated October 14, 2009 referencing Chiquita which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit "C." While the cases against Chiquita are real, Rothstein did not
represent any of the plaintiffs and the cases remain pending.
In a November 23. 2009. "Confidential Update From Banyon". Levin erroneously alleges that *The
allegation that Mr. Preve had an office at the Rothstein law firm, or that he may have helped the Rothstein
firm to mislead potential investors is a total lie. Period."
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Plaintiffs' Investments:
I. Banyon Income Fund
52. BIF was formed in May 2009, and served as an original feeder fund for the
Principal Conspirators settlement deals.
53. According to the offering materials provided by Levin and Preve BIF's stated
investment goal was to purchase:
discount settlements and related periodic revenue stream
from individual plaintiffs who have settled their labor and
employment related lawsuits or claims, and who would
otherwise receive their settlement amounts over a period of
time. The purchased settlements are secured by the full
settlement amounts which will have been deposited in a
trust account established by the plaintiff's attorney for the
benefit of the plaintiff prior to purchase by Banyon Income
Fund, LP. These settlements are released to Banyon
Income Fund, LP over time to liquidate the purchased
settlement.
See Confidential Offering Memorandum dated April 30, 2009, a copy of which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein as Composite Exhibit "D."
54. Not coincidentally, BIF's investment strategy is identical to the purported
investment vehicle offered by the Principal Conspirators at the center of the Ponzi scheme.
55. In fact, the Confidential Offering Memorandum avers that "folnce a structure of
formal documentation was put in place and a relationship established with Rothstein. the General
Partner was able to achieve a large ramp up in business volume . . . [which.' have stabilized at
Approximately $60.000.000 - $75,000,000 in funded business per month," and that the "fflunding
for these activities has come from credit facilities with institutional hedge fund lenders as well as
the personal capital of Mr. Levin." Id.
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56. Significantly. Banyon's Confidential Offering Memorandum relies heavily upon an
audited financial statement prepared by Berenfeld which purportedly details Banyon's staggerin
growth and astounding returns verifying . inter dia, that:
a. Levin, by and through Banyon affiliated companies, was doing as much as
$75,000,000.00 in business a month with Rothstein•
b. Through March 2009, Banyon affiliated companies purchased over $1.1
billion dollars worth of legal settlements from Rothstein for a cost of
$657,000,000.00:
c. By the end of March 2009, the Banyon affiliated companies had realized
over $531,000,000.00 million in returns: and
d. Banyon affiliated companies listed receivables in excess of
$559,000,000.00 from pending settlements investments.
See id
57. BIF's Confidential Offering Memorandum provided investors a window into the
Principal Conspirators' house of cards, as the hedge fund was just one of the investment
consortiums feeding the Ponzi scheme's voracious appetite.
58. All or substantially all of BIF's assets were funneled into the Principal
Conspirators' scheme which served as rocket fuel blasting the obscure investment vehicle to
dizzying heights.
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59. In the spring of 2009, Barry Bekkedam from Ballamor Capital Management, LLC
(hereinafter, "Ballamor")5 and promoter of ELF, met Doug Von Allmen (D&L Partners) to
discuss D&L Partners' participation in ELF.
60. During that discussion, Mr. Von Allmen learned that ELF was started by Levin, a
professed mentor and confidant of Rothstein, and that the settlements ELF was purchasing were
through an exclusive arrangement negotiated between Rothstein and Levin on behalf of BIF.
61. Mr. Von Allmen was told by Mr. Bekkedam that Levin was personally worth in
excess of $400,000,000.00 and would personally guarantee the settlements.
62. Additionally, Mr. Bekkedam told Mr. Von Allmen that the settlements were
already fully-funded in the attorneys' trust accounts, that a "Big Four's auditing firm would
verify them quarterly, and that Ballamor had continuous unfettered access to the trust account
balances and would oversee Banyon's hiring of an independent verifier to monitor and confirm
the settlement transaction.
63. Finally, Mr. Von Allmen was told by Mr. Bekkedam that it would take two
signatures to move the money, one of which would be someone from BM.
64. In reliance on these purported security and verification procedures, on or about
May 4. 2009. Mr. Von Allmen (through D&L Partners) and his wife Linda Von Allmen (through
Dynasty Trust) first wired ELF funds: approximately one month later, his son and daughter-in-law
David and Ann Von Allmen (through the DVA Trust and AVA Trust) and his step-son, Dean
s Ballamor Capital Management, LLC is an S.E.C. registered investment advisor specializing in managing
investments on behalf of high and ultra-high net worth individuals
6 As it turns out, the - Big Four" accounting firm referenced was Berenfeld.
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Kretsclunar (collectively referred to herein as "Banyon Investors") also funded investments as
directed by Ballamor and Mr. Bekkedam.
65. Prior to investing, each Banyon Investor received a 'The aforementioned
Confidential Offering Memorandum describing the terms and conditions of the investment structure
in greater detail. See Composite Exhibit "1)."
66. Significantly, the Confidential Offering Memorandum provided that a receipt of the
putative defendant's wire transfer of the full settlement proceeds into RRA's trust account would be
verified by an independent third party (see Szafranski, infra). Id.
67. Additionally, the Banyon Investors were assured that in cooperation with TD Bank
executives (which turned out to be Spinosa, Kerstetter and Caretsky), that BIF's third-party verifier
would have online access to banking records for each deposit account and admission into all records
related to the purchased settlements and settlement trust accounts. Id.
68. Furthermore, the Memorandum states that while "Ballamor will receive no
compensation for its participation or investment recommendation . . . George Levin has an
greement in principle with Ballamor and its principal, Barry R. Bekkedam, with respect to an
equity investment in Ballamor by Mr. Levin and a loan to Mr. Beklcedam, the final terms of
which have not been determined."' Id.
69. Szafranski, president of Onyx Capital Management, acted as an the designated
independent, third-party verifier for the Banyon Investors and BIF. Prior to and during the course of
7 In fact we now know that Ballamor and Mr. Bekkedam received $5.000.000.00 from Levin for their
involvement in this Ponzi scheme along with a $18,000,000.00 investment through Ballamor into Nova
Bank. a Pennsylvania bank.
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his investigation, Szafranski obtained the following information demonstrative of TD Bank's
involvement:
a. October 29, 2008 letter signed by Caretsky, assistant branch manager with
Commerce Banks enclosing three trust account statements for RRA: (1) account number
containing $166,922,339.00; (2) account number containing
$40,125,685.44; and (3) account number containing $348,229,463.21. All three trust
account statements for RRA are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Composite Exhibit
b. March 20, 2009 letter signed by Kerstetter an assistant manager for TD Bank
enclosing three trust account statement for RRA: (1) account number showing a
balance of $104,211,711.22; (2) account number showing a balance of
$368,333,133.20; and (3) account number showing a balance of $110,331,563.13. All
three account statements referenced are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Composite
Exhibit "F."
c. April 17, 2009 letter signed by Caretsky as a TD Bank Assistant Vice
President, enclosing RRA trust account statement for: (1) account number showing a
balance of $61,117,111; (2) RRA trust account statement for account number 6860755104 showing
a balance of $80,978,935.31; (3) RRA trust account statement for account number
showing a balance of $136,122,322.87; (4) RRA trust account statement for account number
showing a balance of $198,644,311.13; and (5) RRA trust account statement for
account number showing a balance of $483,668,999.39. All five trust account
8 Commerce Bank was a predecessor in interest to TD Bank as a result of T-D-Benkls-3 -7-1411ion-perehtie
ef--GOOIMe+Ge-Bankria-March 2008 purchase.
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statements referenced are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Composite Exhibit "G."
d. June 22, 2009 Commerce Bank wire transfer to RRA trust account ending x-
0923 in the amount of $1,957,500.00 and purporting to be a funded settlement, a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "If';
e. June 22, 2009 Commerce Bank wire transfer to RRA trust account ending x-
0923 in the amount of $2,680,000.00 and purporting to be a funded settlement , a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "I";
f. June 22, 2009 Commerce Bank wire transfer to RRA trust account ending x-
0923 in the amount of $695,000.00 and purporting to be a funded settlement, a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "J";
g. June 30, 2009 Commerce Bank wire transfer to RRA trust account ending x-
0923 in the amount of $2,208,000.00 and purporting to be a funded settlement , a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "K";
h. July 1, 2009 Commerce Bank wire transfer to RRA trust account ending x-
0923 in the amount of $6,072,000.00 and purporting to be a funded settlement , a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "L";
i. July 13, 2009 letter signed by Kerstetter from TD Bank enclosing RRA trust
account statement for account number showing a balance of $14,286,000.00, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Composite Exhibit "M"; and
j. July 17, 2009 TD Bank wire transfer to RRA trust account ending x-0923 in
the amount of $22,348,221.00 and purporting to be a funded settlement, a copy of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "N";
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70. In reliance on the foregoing as confirmed by Szafranski, the Banyon Investors
collectively invested $60 550,000.00 into RIF and into the Ponzi scheme.
2. Razorback Funding, LLC
71. Razorback was formed September 24, 2009 for purposes of investing in two RRA
settlements: (1) a $40,600,000.00 structured settlement, payable in four equal monthly
installments, offered in exchange for a lump sum payment of $23,200,000.00; and (2) a
$26,100,000.00 structured settlement, payable in three equal monthly installments, offered in
exchange for a lump sum payment of $17,400,000.00. See Confidential Settlement Agreements
and Releases which are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Composite Exhibit "O."
72. In particular, the deal was structured so Razorback would fund $32,000,000.00
towards the purchase of these settlements by means of a loan to Banyon USVI, LW. Banyon
USVI in turn would contribute $8,600,000.00 to purchase the settlement proceeds from the
Principal Conspirators. See Acknowledgement of AssignmenUPurchase of Settlement Proceeds
and Sale and Transfer Agreements which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Composite
Exhibit "P."
73. On or about September 18, 2009, as part of its due diligence, Razorback obtained a
copy of a TD Bank "lock letter" signed by Spinosa used in a prior deal. See September 18, 2009
lock letter from TD Bank which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "Q." The
lock letter indicates that TD Bank had been irrevocably instructed to pay the fund identified in a
particular RRA trust account only to the investor's bank account.
74. On October 1, 2009, Szafranski, who was utilized as the independent reviewer for
Razorback as well met with Rothstein to review and verify all of the documents supporting the
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Razorback deal. In that meeting, Szafranski purportedly witnessed Rothstein sign on to the 'ID
Bank on-line banking website and verified that all of the wire transfers for the underlying
Razorback settlement deals had been received by RRA and were held in RRA's trust account
ending in x-1356. A copy of the October 1, 2009 email from Szafranski verifying the above-
referenced account is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "R."
75. Szafranski also verified that a "lock letter" had been received by Spinosa as
Regional Vice President of ID Bank dated October 1, 2009 stating the following:
Pursuant to your written instructions to us of September 30,
2009, please be advised that all funds contained in the above
referenced account shall only be distributed upon your or
Stuart Rosenfeldt's instruction and shall only be distributed
to Banyon USVI (Del), LLV, do Razorback Funding, LLC,
Debt & Equity Re-Payment Account: TD Bank, NA, 319
Glen Head Road, Old Brookville, NY, ABA: 026013673,
Account # Your letter is understood not to
convey ownership of the account or access to the account to
any other party, but rather is meant to irrevocably restrict
conveyances as follows: conveyances shall only be made
from the account referenced above to the Banyon USVI
account.
See October 1, 2009 letter which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "S."
76. Spinosa e-mailed the "lock letter" to Rothstein earlier that day with a message
stating that at Rothstein's "request and instructions, this account [RRA's trust account] has been
irrevocably locked as to destination of all disbursements [which was Razorback's account, also at
TD Bank]. The letter confirming same is attached. Please do not deposit any funds into this
account that are not soley (sic) to be directed to the entity set forth in the irrevocable instruction." A
copy of the October 1, 2009 email from Spinosa is attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit "T."
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77. Also on October 1, 2009, Razorback received copies of two wire transfers from
Preve, a Banyon USVI representative, demonstrating that a total of $66,700,000.00 (the full
settlement funding being purchased) had been received by RRA in its trust account with ID Bank.
A copy of the October 1, 2009 wire transfers is attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Composite Exhibit "U."
78. On the same day, Preve forwarded Razorback an email from Rothstein providing:
(1) confirmation of Preve's purported $8,000,000.00 wire into RRA's trust account; and (2) that
no disbursement on the deal would be made until he received the $32,000,000.00 from
Razorback. A copy of the October 1, 2009 email from Rothstein is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit "V."
79. On October 3, 2009, Razorback attempted to contact Spinosa to verify the details of
the lock letter. The Razorback representative was unable to reach Spinosa but did receive
confirmation from Spinosa's assistant that she prepared the lock letter and that Spinosa signed it.
80. On October 7, 2009, Razorback received an email from Preve which contained an
on-line screen shot of an RRA trust account at ID Bank indicating a balance of $66,700,000.00. A
copy of the TD Bank account screen shot is attached hereto as Exhibit "W."
81. Finally, on October 22, 2009, Szafranski met again with Rothstein and verified that
all of the putative plaintiffs in the Razorback deals received their disbursements by reviewing TD
Bank's on-line banking website. A copy of Szafranski October 22, 2009 confirming email is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "X."
82. In reliance on the foregoing, Razorback transferred the sum of $32,000,000.00 to
RRA's trust account.
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3. D3 Capital Club, LLC
83. D3 was formed October 4, 2009 for purposes of investing in a $30,000,000.00
RRA structured settlement, payable in six equal monthly installments of $5,000,000.00, offered
in exchange for $18,000,000.00. See Confidential Settlement Agreements and Releases which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Composite Exhibit "Y."
84. A D3 representative, who was also a representative of Razorback's management
team, had knowledge of and relied upon the contacts and representations made by TD Bank in
connection with the Razorback transaction.
85. On or about October 15, 2009, as part of its due diligence, D3 obtained a copy of a
TD Bank "lock letter" signed by Spinosa stating the following:
Pursuant to your written instructions to us of October 14, 2009,
please be advised that all funds contained in the above referenced
account shall only be distributed upon your or Stuart Rosenfeldt's
instruction and shall only be distributed to D3 Capital Club, LLC,
2833 NE 35th Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308, TD Bank NA,
Account # 4245728568.
Your letter is understood not to convey ownership of the account or
access to the account to any other party, but rather is meant to
irrevocably restrict conveyances as follows: conveyances shall only
be made from the account referenced above to the 'I'D bank account
# 4245728568 belonging to D3 Capital Club, LLC.
See October 15, 2009 lock letter attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "Z."
86. On October 15, 2009, Spinosa signed another letter enclosing a copy of RRA's trust
account bank statement showing a balance in excess of $30,000,000.00. See October 15, 2009 letter
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Composite Exhibit "AA."
87. Furthermore, on October 15, 2009, Kerstetter drafted a letter to RRA enclosing a
copy of RRA's trust account bank statement for the D3 settlement showing a balance in excess of
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$30,000,000.00. This letter was personally delivered by Kerstetter to Rothstein in a D3
representative's presence while inside the TD Bank Fort Lauderdale branch. See October 15, 2009
letter attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "AA-1." Later that day, Kerstetter met
again with that same D3 representative at a location outside of the bank in order to sign the
paperwork to open a D3 account at TD Bank.
88. On October 16, 2009 and again on October 19, 2009, a D3 representative sent emails
to Spinosa and Kerstetter advising that D3 had opened its account for purposes of doing business
with RRA and asked about the mechanics of the irrevocable lock letter that D3 had with RRA
account number 4246051629. A copy of the October 16, 2009 and October 19, 2009 emails are
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Composite Exhibit "BB."
89. Spinosa responded to the October 19, 2009 email with a phone call to the D3
representative. During the conversation, the lock letter was acknowledged by Spinosa who
refusedto provide any further details about the Principal Conspirators' accounts.
90. Finally, on October 19, 2009, Szafranski met with Rothstein and verified that the
sum of $30,000,000.00 was wired from the putative defendant into the RRA trust account ending x-
1629. A copy of the October 19, 2009 email is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit
"CC:'
91. In reliance on the foregoing, D3 transferred the sum of $13,500,000.00 to RRA's
trust account.
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4. BFMCInve.sintent, LLC
92. BFMC was formed in November 1998 to fund investment opportunities.
93. On September 28 2009, BFMC principal, Barry Florescue ("Florescue") met
socially with Andrew Barnett ("Barnett"), Director of Corporate Development for RRA.
94. During this meeting, Bamett described his role at RRA and invited Florescue to
meet Rothstein later that week to discuss a lucrative investment opportunity. Florescue was
aware of Rothstein given Rothstein's prominence in the Fort Lauderdale business and social
community, and a meeting was scheduled at RRA on September 30, 2009.
95. Florescue and his employee, Mark Seigel ("Seigel"), arrived in RRA's offices and
were initially introduced to Boden. Coincidentally, Boden had, many years earlier, worked as a
junior staff member with Florescue's corporate counsel and had actively worked on one of
Florescue's previous financing transactions.
96. After several minutes, Boden and Barnett led Florescue and Seigel into
Rothstein's private office.
97. After introductions, Rothstein described an investment opportunity involving
purchasing various settlements with structured payments explaining as follows:
a. RRA is a nationally recognized firm representing whistleblowers in
whistleblower lawsuits against employers. RRA has specific expertise in a specific type of
litigation called Qui Tam litigation, in which the defendant is also accused of defrauding the
United States government. RRA became a magnet for Qui Tam cases following its success as
co-counsel in a 2008 Eli Lilly Qui Tam case, which resulted in a $1 billion plus settlement.
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b. RRA was currently representing whistleblower plaintiffs inside a Fortune
500 company that had allegedly defrauded the United States government. Citing confidentiality,
Rothstein could not share the name of the defendant, but he described it as a large food
conglomerate that had substituted cheaper ingredients into food supplies sold to the government
under national contracts. Rothstein was rounding up dozens of whistleblowers inside the
company who had been threatened by senior management to remain silent regarding the
company's fraud.
c. RRA had negotiated numerous settlements for $1,400,000.00 for various
whistleblower clients, but the defendant insisted on paying the settlements out over four months.
The plaintiffs wanted their cash up front.
d. Rothstein explained that the putative plaintiffs were willing to take a large
discount up front because: (i) they had a high degree of concern over whether defendant would
attempt to prevent them from receiving payments after settling and, (ii) Rothstein explained in
detail a legal concept called "privity" — plaintiff was "in privity" with the defendant which
subjected their settlement to reversal by the federal government. Rothstein represented that a
third party buyer of the settlement rights would not be subject to such reversal as the third party
was not "in privity" with the defendant.
e. The settlement documents were drafted and ready to be settled, but
Rothstein needed to find an investor to fund the settlement. Rothstein explained that such a
transaction was legal, because the settlement agreement had no "anti-assignment rights", but that
any third party investor couldn't be given any details about the parties involved in the settlement,
because it was by nature highly confidential and did contain strong confidentiality provisions.
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f. Due to the fact that a "funder" could not be given any information about
the case, the defendant, or the plaintiff, and given the fact that Rothstein needed a high degree of
confidentiality about even the existence of the funding arrangement (in order to prevent
defendants from explicitly prohibiting this type of arrangement going forward), Rothstein could
only engage in such transaction with local friends with whom he trusted.
g. RRA's clients were willing to accept $800,000.00 up front in exchange for
their rights to the $1,400,000.00 settlement, payable over 4 months.
h. Rothstein could not personally fund the structured settlements because it
was illegal for him or his firm to profit from a structured settlement in which he represented the
plaintiff. However, it was in his firm's interest to find a funder so that the firm could settle the
case and get paid its contingency fee.
i. Rothstein remarked that the transaction would be substantiated and
verified, that he would provide evidence of the settlement in his office, and that he would get on
the phone with Spinosa of TD Bank to confirm that the putative defendant's funds had been
wired into a Florida Bar trust account with instructions to only release the funds in that account
to the specified funder.
98. Upon concluding the meeting, Barnett walked Florescue and Seigel out to the
elevator. During a debrief, Barnett revealed that the defendant was Dole Foods, which had
knowingly supplied the U.S. Government with impure orange juice in a major juice contract that
called for 100% pure orange juice. Barnett said that Rothstein had offered to sign a corporate
and personal guaranty as a further inducement to make the investment.
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99. Between September 30, 2009 and October 15, 2009, BFMC worked with their
counsel and Boden on various transaction documents necessary to close the deal.
100. During the first week of October 2009, Florescue telephoned Spinosa, who
Florescue knew professionally based on various banking activities previously engaged in, to
inquire about Rothstein. Spinosa said that he could not talk about Rothstein without Rothstein's
consent.
101. In early October, 2009, Boden finalized the deal documents for BFMC's
investment in three identical RRA settlements: (1) a $1,400,000.00 structured settlement,
payable in four equal monthly installments, offered in exchange for a lump sum payment of
$800,000.00; (2) a second $1,400,000.00 structured settlement, payable in four equal monthly
installments, offered in exchange for a lump sum payment of $800,000.00; and (3) a third
$1,400,000.00 structured settlement, payable in four equal monthly installments, offered in
exchange for a lump sum payment of $800,000.00. See correspondence from David Boden
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "DD."
102. BFMC's explicit understanding from Boden and Rothstein was that the putative
defendant's funds were to be held in RRA's trust account and could only be released directly to
BFMC's account pursuant to an irrevocable "lock letter."
103. On or about October 15, 2009, as part of its due diligence, BFMC obtained a copy of
a m Bank "lock letter" signed by Spinosa stating that:
[p]ursuant to your written instructions to us of October 14, 2009,
please be advised that all funds contained in the above referenced
account shall only be distributed upon your or Stuart Rosenfeldt's
instruction and shall only be distributed to BB&T (RCA: Colonial
Bank), Pompano Beach Branch # 32083, ABA#
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062001319, for further credit to: BFMC Investment, LLC Account #
Your letter is understood not to convey ownership of the account or
access to the account to any other party, but rather is meant to
irrevocably restrict conveyances as follows: conveyances shall only
be made from the account referenced above to the BB&T (FICA:
Colonial Bank) account # belonging to BFMC
Investment, LLC.
See October 15, 2009 lock letter attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “EE."
104. Later that day, and in reliance on the foregoing, BFMC wired $2,400,000.00 to
RRA's TD Bank account number
Implosion of Rothstein's Ponzi Scheme
105. In October 2009, the Ponzi scheme reached critical mass. October was a huge
month for investor settlement redemptions and Rothstein knew that the influx of new investor
capital could not satisfy all previous investor obligations. Sensing that the end was near,
Rothstein began planning his escape.
106. On October 17, 2009, Rothstein sent a firm-wide e-mail at RRA asking for help to
determine whether a "client" who is facing a multitude of criminal charges in the United States--
including fraud, money laundering and embezzlement--could be extradited to the United States
or Israel from abroad after renouncing his United States citizenship. Rothstein's email asked for
countries which did not have extradition treaties with the United States or Israel9 and concluded
by stating that "[t]his client is related to a very powerful client of ours and so time is of the
essence. Lets rock and roll... there is a very large fee attached to this case. Thanks Love ya
9
Not coincidentally Morocco, Rothstein's destination on October 27, 2009, was one of the countries that
does not have an extradition treaty with either the United States or Israel,
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Scott." See Sun-Sentinel article dated November 16, 2009 referencing the October 17, 2009
email which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "FF." Suffice it to say,
Rothstein was the purported "client" and this is the first clear written indication that he knew his
fate.
107. By the end of October 2009, Rothstein and RRA began to default on the
investors' structured payments and the Ponzi scheme began to unravel.
108. On October 26, 2009 Linda Von Allmen spoke with Rothstein at Bova restaurant
who, in between martinis, admitted that he was "having a bad day." Rothstein was joined by a
woman and his bodyguard, believed to be Joe Alu, who may have witnessed this exchange.
109. On October 27. 2009, Richard Pearson, who had invested $18,000,000.00 in the
Ponzi scheme, confronted Rothstein who was sitting with Spinosa inside of Bova restaurant.
Pearson, in Spinosa's presence, demanded to know why he had not received two scheduled
payments due to him the week prior. Rothstein attempted to diffuse the situation leaving Spinosa
visibly shaken.
110. Shortly thereafter, Rothstein proceeded to methodically drain the TD Bank RRA
accounts dry, depleting virtually all of the remaining investors' money as well as the money of
many of the firms' clients.
III. On the evening of October 27, 2009, Rothstein secretly boarded a private G-5 jet
destined for Morocco, but not before completing a $16,000,000.00 wire transfer to a Moroccan
bank.
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112. By October 30, 2009, investors began to scramble desperately attempting to reach
Rothstein for answers. Unbeknownst to them Rothstein was already gone, along with their
investments, as the Ponzi scheme finally buckled under the pressure of obligations due.
113. Alarmed investors frantically reached out to RRA executives and attorneys
begging for information as to the whereabouts of Rothstein and their more than $30,000,000.00
in overdue payments. Stuart Rosenfeldt (hereinafter, "Rosenfeldt") assembled a team including
Boden. Stay and Grant Smith. at RRA to begin answering the deluge of investor calls by first
confirming with Stay (RRA's C.F.O.) that RRA's operating and trust accounts contained more
than $1 billion dollars. Shamefully, Stay refused to provide Rosenfeldt the confirmation
requested. Growing ever agitated, Rosenfeldt and the others continued to press Stay demanding
to know what was going on and that she produce current account statements. Eventually Stay
relented and began inconsolably crying repeating the phrase. "I don't want to go to jail."
Rosenfeldt proceeded to conference call Spinsoa who initially declined to provide account
balance verification but after much cajoling finally informed Rosenfeldt that the RRA accounts
had been almost completely depleted.
Devastating Fallout
114. The velocity at which the Ponzi scheme cratered sent a sonic boom felt
throughout the financial and legal world.
115. Reeling from its shameful missteps in connection with the Rothstein scandal, an
emergency receiver was appointed for RRA on November 4, 2009 for the purpose of winding down
its operations.
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Amended Complaint
116. As the dust begins to settle, critical details have emerged revealing the scope and
magnitude of this the nefarious scheme. By way of example Plaintiffs have discovered that:
a. the entirety of Plaintiffs' more than $100,000,000.00 investment is gone;
b. plaintiffs' "lock letter" accounts were never funded with the purported
settlement money and contained only a nominal deposit of $100.00;
c. even after Rothstein's October 27, 2009 departure to Morocco, millions of
dollars continued to flow out of RRA accounts from the Fort Lauderdale
TD Bank accounts, indicative of an insider(s) maintaining operations of
the Ponzi scheme including, but not limited to:
i. Shimon Levy $366,000.00
ii. Shimon Levy $287,500.00
iii. Onyx Capital $263,000.00
iv. Barbe Frank $240,000.00
v. Shimon Levy $225,000.00
vi. Obidia Levy $250,000.00
vii. Rachel Levy $50,000.00
viii. Daniel Minkowitz $225,000.00
ix. Benzion Varon $33,333.00
x. Dominic Ponatchio $280,000.00
xi. Daniel Minkowitz $200,000.00
xii. Daniel Minkowitz $100.000.00
xiii. Shimon Levy $366,666.00
xiv. Shimon Levy $337,500.00
xv. Onyx Capital $275,000.00
xvi. Obidia Levy $268,000.00
xvii. Obidia Levy $175,000.00
xviii. Moty Ban-Adon $132,000.00
xix. Benzion Varon $33,333.00
xx. Ahnick Kahlid $16,000,000.00
xxi. BWS Investments $300,000.00
xxii. Pirulin Group $300,000.00
xxiii. Condorde Capital $300,000.00
xxiv. National Financial $150,000.00;
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
d. in April 2009. $53.060.000.00 in credits and $51,560,000.00 in debits
were transacted through four RRA trust accounts at TD Bank•
e. in October 2009 $235,000,000.00 in credits and $232,000,000.00 in debits
were transacted through the RRA accounts at TD Bank;
f. the $8,000,000.00 wire transfer confirmation used by Preve and Rothstein
to induce Razorback's $32,000,000.00 payment was in fact never received
by RRA or 'I'D Bank;
g. on November 1, 2009, Mel Lifshitz of DE Securities whose group
invested nearly $100,000,000.00 into the Ponzi scheme, advised a group
of investor' victims that he personally sat with Spinosa at TD Bank and
verified investment account balances;
h. during that same meeting. Levin informed the group that he reached out to
Rothstein in Morocco letting him know that Banyon stood ready to
provide shortfall financing if he was having trouble making payments.
Astoundingly. Levin's revealing admission took the group by surprise
because one of the core "deal" tenants insured against any possible deficit
by requiring a putative defendant's settlement to be funded prior to an
investors lump sum purchase. Thus, any shortfall, even the smallest one,
is patently contrary to the investment structure and obvious evidence that
the monies are either being misused or are a part of a Ponzi scheme.
10 The group of investors attending the November 1.2009 meeting include: Dean Kretschmar. Ted Morse
Ed Morse. Richard Pearson. Ira Sachet. Mel Lifshitz. AJ Discala. Mac Melvin. Mark Nordlicht. Jack
Simony. Steve Jackel. Laurence King. Steve Levin. George Levin. Frank Preve. Barry Bekkedam. and
Michael Szafranski.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
i. Plaintiffs now believe that Levin's statement was a thinly-veiled attempt
to cover his tracks after Rothstein rejected Levin's last-ditch efforts to
persuade Rothstein to keep the Ponzi scheme going. In support, Plaintiffs
rely on a October 31, 2009 email from Preve to Rothstein stating that "We
f Levin and Preve) understand that the shortage is now 300m which is still
manageable if we have your cooperation. Let me know," to which
Rothstein responds. "Mat is not the shortage that is the amount of
money needed to give the investors back their money. I really just need to
end it frank. It will make it easier for everyone." (emphasis added). The
attempt to try and "manage" the hole created now presumes that Levin and
Preve had knowledge of a prior deficit and serves as an unwitting
admission of their involvement in the perpetuation of the Ponzi scheme-
j. sometime in the Spring or Summer of 2009, Ted Morse was personally
provided with a written account balance statement by Caretsky at TD
Bank;
k. on July 27, 2009 Rothstein transferred a property with an assessed value of
$407.750.00 to Villegas for "love and affection" and $100.00.
Notwithstanding owning the property free and clear. Villegas who earned
$250,000.00 a year, decided to pull $100,000.00 out of the property days
prior to the IRS filing of a forfeiture in rem complaint against the property
1. Berenfeld's audited financial statements for the affiliated Banyon entities
confirmed finance receivables of $517.404.505.00 due from RRA
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Amended Complaint
settlements worth more than $1.100.000,000.00. See Composite Exhibit
As now discovered. these verified finance receivables were pure
fiction. Incontrovertibly. Berenfeld either willfully participated in this
fraud or knew or should have known as part of the audit process that the
finance receivables were fabricated and incapable of being independently
verify;
m. Berenfeld's complicity in the Ponzi scheme is further compounded by
their role as accountants for RRA and Rothstein and Rosenfeldt
individually providing them with first-hand knowledge of the patent
inconsistencies between Banyon's purported verified audited receivables
and RRA's actual numbers;
n. due to the vast complexity in maintaining the Ponzi scheme's fraudulent
accounting, it is only sophisticated accountants could have accounted for
"phantom" investments over a period of four years allowing the Principal
Conspirators to generate falsified statements necessary to dupe investors;
o. Ballamor and Mr. Bekkedam received a $5.000.000.00 "loan" from Levin
for procuring investor funds along with a $18,000.000.00 investment
through Ballamor into Nova Bank, a Pennsylvania bank:
p. the TD Bank account statements provided and verified by Szafranski were
completely fabricated and incapable of being confirmed. In most
instances, there was either no money in the settlement accounts or the
amounts contained were hundreds of millions less than what was
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
represented in the statements (see Comparison Chart of Actual Account
Balances with Provided Deal Account Statements as attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Composite Exhibit "GG."): and
q. TD Bank either knew or certainly should have known of the criminality
and/or gross irregularities of RRA's operations. Alternatively, TD Bank's
actions and/or omissions in not conducting any due diligence inquiry into
RRA's suspicious activities, unorthodox settlement structures, lack of
supporting document and vigilant (if not obsessive) control over account
access was either deliberate or reckless.
117. A Ponzi scheme cannot be operated without insider help. Plaintiffs believe that
additional members of RRA, including its non-lawyer investigators, were used by Rothstein to
perpetuate, promote and facilitate the Ponzi scheme. The details of these individuals or entities
involvement and participation is presently unknown but further allegations and counts will be
added as discovery is conducted and information concerning the complicity of these individuals
or entities is confirmed.
Jurisdiction and Venue
118. This court has jurisdiction over this matter as an action for damages in excess of
$100,000,000.00 exclusive of attorneys' fees, costs and interest.
119. Venue is appropriate Broward County, Florida, pursuant to § 47.011, Fla. Stat.,
because the Defendants' reside in Broward County, Florida and the cause of action accrued in
Broward County, Florida.
120. All conditions precedent, if any, have been met, waived or excused.
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Amended Complaint
121. Plaintiffs have retained the undersigned firm and have agreed to pay it a
reasonable fee.
COUNT I1- FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Scott Rothstein)
122. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
123. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
124. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
125. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein knowingly made material false
statements and representations, including but not limited to representing that the settlement
agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they
would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
126. Rothstein intended the Banyon Investors to act on his knowingly false
presentations.
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127. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Rothstein's representations to their
detriment.
128. As a direct and proximate result of Rothstein's false statements, The Banyon
Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST-; D&L PARTNERS. LP;: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against SCOTT ROTHSTEIN
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 112 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Jennifer Kerstetterl
129. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 40-7121 as
if restated herein.
130. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
131. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
132. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Kerstetter knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, supplying investors with false bank
account statements.
133. Kerstetter intended the Banyon Investors to act on her knowingly false
representations.
134. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Kerstetter's representations to their
detriment.
135. As a direct and proximate result of Kerstetter's false statements. the Banyon
Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, THE LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN
DYNASTY TRUST-; D&L PARTNERS. LP;; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID
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Amended Complaint
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against JENNIFER
KERS 1E.11ER for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT 1143 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Roseanne Caretskv)
136. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-07121 as
if restated herein.
137. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
138. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
139. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Caretsky knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to. supplying investors with false bank
account statements.
140. Caretsky intended the Banyon Investors to act on her knowingly false
representations.
141. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Caretsky's representations to their
detriment.
142. As a direct and proximate result of Caretsky's false statements, the Banyon
Investors have sustained damages.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, et aL, v. TD Bank N.A., et aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE. THE LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN
DYNASTY TRUST-: D&L PARTNERS. LP;; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against ROSEANNE
CARETSKY for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (I.9)
Amended Complaint
COUNT I-V-4 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
143. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
144. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
145. At all times material hereto, Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
146. At all times material hereto, Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
147. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
148. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, TD Bank, through Kerstetter and Caretsky,
knowingly made material false statements and representations including, but not limited to,
supplying investors with false bank account statements.
149. TD Bank. through Kerstetter and Caretsky, intended the Banyon Investors to act
on their knowingly false representations.
150. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon TD Bank's through Kerstetter's and
Caretsky's representations to their detriment.
151. As a direct and proximate result of TD Bank's, made through Kerstetter's and
Caretsky's. false statements. the Banyon Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST;; D&L PARTNERS, LP,: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against TD BANK. N.A., for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT V5 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against George G. Levin)
152. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
153. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
154. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
155. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Levin knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, representing that the settlement
areements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they
would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
156. Levin intended the Banyon Investors to act on his knowingly false
representations.
157. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Levin's representations to their
detriment.
158. As a direct and proximate result of Levin's false statements, the Banyon Investors
have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against GEORGE LEVIN for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 6 - FRA DULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank Preve)
159. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
160. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
161. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
162. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Preve knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, representing that the settlement
areements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they
would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
163. Preve intended the Banyon Investors to act on his knowingly false
representations.
164. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Preve's representations to their
detriment.
165. As a direct and proximate result of Preve's false statements, the Banyon Investors
have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against FRANK PREVE for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 7 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Banvon Income Fund, LP, and Banyon USVI, LLC)
166. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
167. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
168. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
169. At all times material hereto, Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
170. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
171. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Banyon USVI and BIF. through Levin and
Preve, knowingly made material false statements and representations including, but not limited
to, representing that the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had
been fully funded, and that they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
172. Banyon USVI and BIF, through Levin and Preve, intended the Banyon Investors
to act on their knowingly false representations.
173. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Banyon USVI's and BIF's. through
Levin's and Preve's, representations to their detriment.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
174. As a direct and proximate result of Banyon USVI's and BIF's. made through
Levin's and Preve's. false statements and representations. the Banyon Investors have sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against BANYON INCOME
FUND, LP, and BANYON USVI, LLC., for compensatory damages, together with court costs
and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 8 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Michael Szfranski)
175. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
176. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
177. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
178. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Szfranski knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to. verifying false bank statements and
deal documents.
179. Szfranski intended the Banyon Investors to act on his knowingly false
representations.
180. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Szfranski's representations to their
detriment.
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Amended Complaint
181. As a direct and proximate result of Szfranski's false statements, the Banyon
Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 9 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Onyx Capital Management)
182. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
183. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
184. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
185. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
186. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Onyx. through Szfranski, knowingly material
false statements and representations. including, but not limited to, verifying false bank
statements and deal documents.
187. Onyx, through Szfranski, intended the Banyon Investors to act on its knowingly
false representations.
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Amended Complaint
188. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Onyx's. through Szfranski's,
representations to their detriment.
189. As a direct and proximate result of Onyx's, made through Szfranski's, false
representations, the Banyon Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against ONYX CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT, for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief
as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 10 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer. LLP)
190. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 121 as if
restated herein.
191. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
192. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
193. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Berenfeld knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to. providing false auditing documents
relating to Banyon and RRA.
194. Berenfeld intended the Banyon Investors to act on its knowingly false
representations.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
195. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Berenfeld's representations to their
detriment.
196. As a direct and proximate result of Berenfeld's false statements, the Banyon
Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against BERENFELD
SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER, LLP, for compensatory damages, together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 11- NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Jennifer Kerstetter
197. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
198. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
199. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
200. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Kerstetter made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to, supplying investors with false bank account
statements.
201. When making the false statements and representations. Kerstetter either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
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Amended Complaint
202. Kerstetter owed the Banyon Investors a duty of care because she knew or had
reason to know that the Banyon Investors were placing trust and confidence in her and relying on
her to inform them.
203. Kerstetter breached her duty to the Banyon investors Investors by making, false
representations with the intention that the Banyon Investors rely on them.
204. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Kerstetter's representations to their
detriment.
205. As a direct and proximate result of Kerstetter's false statements, the Banyon
Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST-; D&L PARTNERS. LP;: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against JENNIFER
1 11ER for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT V-112 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Roseanne Caretskv)
206. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
207. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
208. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
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Amended Complaint
209. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Caretsky made material false statements and
representations. including, but not limited to. showing investors false statements of the amounts
in RRA trust accounts.
210. When making the false statements and representations. Caretsky either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
211. Caretsky owed the Banyon Investors a duty of care because she knew or had
reason to know that the Banyon Investors were placing trust and confidence in her and relying on
her to inform them.
212. Caretsky breached her duty to the Banyon investors by making false
presentations with the intention that the Banyon Investors rely on them.
213. As a direct and proximate result of Caretsky's false statements, the Banyon
Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMENT as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST,; D&L PARTNERS, LI1/4 DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against ROSEANNE
CARETSKY for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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EFTA01084983
Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
COUNT VII13 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(anainst TD Bank, N.A.)
214. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
215. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
216. At all times material hereto, Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
217. At all times material hereto, Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
218. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
219. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, TD Bank, through Kerstetter and Caretsky,
made material false statements and representations. including, but not limited to. showing
investors false statements of the amounts in RRA trust accounts.
220. When making the false statements and representations. TD Bank. through
Kerstetter and Caretsky, either knew or reasonably should have known that they were false.
221. TD Bank owed the Banyon Investors a duty of care because it knew or had reason
to know that the Banyon Investors were placing trust and confidence in it and relying on it to
inform them.
222. TD Bank breached its duty to the Banyon Investors by making false
representations, through Kerstetter and Caretsky, with the intention that the Banyon Investors
rely on them.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
223. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon TD Bank's. through Kerstetter's and
Caretsky's. representations to their detriment.
224. As a direct and proximate result of TD Bank's representations, made through
Kerstetter and Caretsky, the Banyon Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST-; D&L PARTNERS. LP;: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against TD BANK, N.A., for
compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 441114 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against George G. Levin)
225. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
226. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
227. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
228. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Levin made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to, representing that the settlement agreements
purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they would be paid
out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
229. When making the false statements and representations, Levin either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
230. Levin owed the Banyon Investors a duty of care because he knew or had reason to
know that the Banyon Investors were placing trust and confidence in him and relying on him to
inform them.
231. Levin breached his duty to the Banyon investors by making false representations
with the intention that the Banyon Investors rely on them.
232. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Levin's representations to their
detriment.
233. As a direct and proximate result of Levin's false statements, the Banyon Investors
have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against GEORGE LEVIN for
compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 15 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank Preve)
234. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
235. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
236. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 091
Amended Complaint
237. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Preve made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to. representing that the settlement agreements
purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they would be paid
out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
238. When making the false statements and representations. Preve either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
239. Preve owed the Banyon Investors a duty of care because he knew or had reason to
know that the Banyon Investors were placing trust and confidence in him and relying on him to
inform them.
240. Preve breached his duty to the Banyon investors by making false representations
with the intention that the Banyon Investors rely on them.
241. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Preve's representations to their
detriment.
242. As a direct and proximate result of Preve's false statements, the Banyon Investors
have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST: D&L PARTNERS. LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against FRANK PREVE for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
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EFTA01084987
Razorback Funding, LLC, er aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (I.9)
Amended Complaint
COUNT 16 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Banvon Income Fund, LP, and Banvon USVhLLC)
243. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
244. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
245. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
246. At all times material hereto. Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
247. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
248. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Banyon USVI and BIF, through Levin and
Preve. made material false statements and representations including, but not limited to,
representing that the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been
fully funded, and that they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
249. When making the false statements and representations, Banyon USVI and BIF,
through Levin and Preve, either knew or reasonably should have known that they were false.
250. Banyon USVI and BIF owed the Banyon Investors a duty of care because it knew
or had reason to know that the Banyon Investors were placing trust and confidence in it and
relying on it to inform them.
251. Banyon USVI and BIF breached its duty to the Banyon Investors by making false
representations, through Levin and Preve, with the intention that the Banyon Investors rely on
them.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
252. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Banyon USVI's and BIF's, through
Levin's and Preve's, representations to their detriment.
253. As a direct and proximate result of Banyon USVI's and BIF's representations,
made through Levin and Preve, the Banyon Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against BANYON INCOME
FUND, LP, and BANYON USVI, LLC., for compensatory damages, together with court costs
and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 17 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Michael Szfranski)
254. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
255. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
256. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
257. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Szfranski made material false statements and
representations including. but not limited to. verifying false bank statements and deal documents.
258. When making the false statements and representations. Szfranski either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
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EFTA01084989
Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
259. Szfranski owed the Banyon Investors a duty of care because he knew or had
reason to know that, as an independent verifier. the Banyon Investors were placing trust and
confidence in him and relying on him to inform them.
260. Szfranski breached his duty to the Banyon investors by making false
representations with the intention that the Banyon Investors rely on them.
261. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Szfranski's representations to their
detriment.
262. As a direct and proximate result of Szfranski's false statements, the Banyon
Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 18 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Onyx Capital Management)
263. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
264. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
265. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
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Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
266. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
267. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Onyx, through Szfranski, made material false
statements and representations, including, but not limited to, verifying false bank statements and
deal documents.
268. When making the false statements and representations, Onyx. through Szfranski
either knew or reasonably should have known that they were false.
269. Onyx owed the Banyon Investors a duty of care because it knew or had reason to
know that, as an independent verifier, the Banyon Investors were placing trust and confidence in
it and relying on it to inform them.
270. Onyx breached its duty to the Banyon Investors by making false representations
through Szfranski, with the intention that the Banyon Investors rely on them.
271. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Onyx's, through Szfranski's,
representations to their detriment.
272. As a direct and proximate result of Onyx's representations. made through
Szfranski. the Banyon Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against ONYX CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
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EFTA01084991
Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (l9)
Amended Complaint
COUNT 19 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer, LLP)
273. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
274. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
275. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
276. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Berenfeld made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to. providing false auditing documents relating to
Banyon and RRA.
277. When making the false statements and representations, Berenfeld either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
278. Berenfeld owed the Banyon Investors a duty of care because it knew or had
reason to know that, as an independent auditor, the Banyon Investors were placing trust and
confidence in it and relying on it to inform them.
279. Berenfeld breached its duty to the Banyon investors by making false
representations with the intention that the Banyon Investors rely on them.
280. The Banyon Investors justifiably relied upon Berenfeld's representations to their
detriment.
281. As a direct and proximate result of Berenfeld's false statements. the Banyon
Investors have sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
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EFTA01084992
Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 091
Amended Complaint
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against BERENFELD
SPRTI LER SHECHTER SHEER. LLP, for compensatory damages, together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 20 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Frank Spinosa)
282. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
283. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
284. Spinosa was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where the Banyon
Investors' purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty,
loyalty, and care to the Banyon Investors. Spinosa was also aware that as trustee of the attorney
trust account containing the funds to which the Banyon Investors had an exclusive right to
collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to the
Banyon Investors.
285. Spinosa was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to the Banyon
Investors.
286. Spinosa actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
287. Spinosa's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
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EFTA01084993
Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST: D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against FRANK A. SPINOSA
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 21- AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Jennifer Kerstetter)
288. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-04121 as
if restated herein.
289. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
290. Kerstetter was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the
Banyon Investors' purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty. loyalty. and care to the Banyon Investors. Kerstetter was also aware that as trustee of
the attorney trust accounts containing the funds to which the Banyon Investors had an exclusive
right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to
the Banyon Investors.
291. Kerstetter was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to the
Banyon Investors.
292. Kerstetter actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
his financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a A.
Case No.: 09-062943 (I.9)
Amended Complaint
293. Kerstetter's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMENT as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST;; D&L PARTNERS, LP,: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against JENNIFER
KERS ILI I ER for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT 4X22 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Roseanne Caretskv)
294. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 44-7121 as
if restated herein.
295. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
296. Caretsky was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the
Banyon Investors' purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty, loyalty, and care to the Banyon Investors. Caretsky was also aware that as trustee of the
attorney trust accounts containing the funds to which the Banyon Investors had an exclusive right
to collect in the near future, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to the
Banyon Investors.
297. Caretsky was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to the Banyon
Investors.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
298. Caretsky actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
299. Caretsky's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST-; D&L PARTNERS. U T: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against ROSEANNE
CARETSKY for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT X23 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against TD Bank. N.A.1
300. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
301. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
302. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
303. At all times material hereto. Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
304. TD Bank was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the
Banyon Investors' purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty, loyalty, and care to the Banyon Investors. TD Bank was also aware that as trustee of
the attorney trust accounts containing the funds to which the Banyon Investors had an exclusive
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to
the Banyon Investors.
305. TD Bank was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to the
Banyon Investors.
306. TD Bank. through its employees acting within the scope of their employment,
actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of
the Banyon Investors and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
307. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST;: D&L PARTNERS. LP;; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against TD BANK, N.A., for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT XI24 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Debra Villegas)
308. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 40-7121 as
if restated herein.
309. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
310. Villegas was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the Banyon
Investors' purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
loyalty, and care to the Banyon Investors. Villegas was also aware that as trustee of the attorney
trust accounts containing the funds to which the Banyon Investors had an exclusive right to
collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to the
Banyon Investors.
311. Villegas was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to the Banyon
Investors.
312. Villegas actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
313. Villegas's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN- as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST;; D&L PARTNERS. LP;: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against DEBRA VILLEGAS for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT X1125 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Irene Stav)
314. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
315. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
316. Stay was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the Banyon
Investors' purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty
loyalty, and care to the Banyon Investors. Stay was also aware that as trustee of the attorney
trust accounts containing the funds to which the Banyon Investors had an exclusive right to
collect in the near future, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to the
Banyon Investors.
317. Stay was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to the Banyon
Investors.
318. Stay actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
319. Stay's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against IRENE STAY for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 26 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against George G. Levin)
320. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
321. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
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322. Levin was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the Banyon
Investors' purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty,
loyalty, and care to the Banyon Investors. Levin was also aware that as trustee of the attorney
trust accounts containing the funds to which the Banyon Investors had an exclusive right to
collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to the
Banyon Investors.
323. Levin was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to the Banyon
Investors.
324. Levin actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
325. Levin's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against GEORGE G. LEVIN for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 27 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
is
a ainst tilk PreveI
326. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
327. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
328. Preve was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the Banyon
Investors' purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty
loyalty, and care to the Banyon Investors. Preve was also aware that as trustee of the attorney
trust accounts containing the funds to which the Banyon Investors had an exclusive right to
collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to the
Banyon Investors.
329. Preve was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to the Banyon
Investors.
330. Preve actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
331. Preve's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against FRANK PREVE for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 28 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Banvon Income Fund, LP, and Banvon USVI, LLC)
332. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
333. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
334. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
335. At all times material hereto, Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
336. Banyon USVI and BIF were aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts
where the Banyon Investors' purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary
duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to the Banyon Investors. Banyon USVI and BIF were also
aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts containing the funds to which the Banyon
Investors had an exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty, loyalty, and care to the Banyon Investors.
337. Banyon USVI and BIF were aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the
investors to their detriment, and were aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary
obligations to the Banyon Investors.
338. Banyon USVI and BIF, through its employees acting within the scope of their
employment, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial
exploitation of the Banyon Investors and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
339. Banyon USVI's and BIF's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the
Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against BANYON INCOME
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Case No.: 09-062943 091
Amended Complaint
FUND. LP. and BANYON USVI, LLC.. for compensatory damages. together with court costs
and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 29 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Michael Szfranski)
340. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
341. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
342. Szfranski was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the
Banyon Investors' purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty. loyalty. and care to the Banyon Investors. Szfranski was also aware that as trustee of
the attorney trust accounts containing the funds to which the Banyon Investors had an exclusive
right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to
the Banyon Investors.
343. Szfranski was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to the
Banyon Investors.
344. Szfranski actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
345. Szfranski's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
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EFTA01085003
Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 091
Amended Complaint
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 30 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Onyx Capital Management)
346. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
347. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
348. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
349. Onyx was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the Banyon
Investors' purported settlement funds were deposited, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty,
loyalty, and care to the Banyon Investors. Onyx was also aware that as trustee of the attorney
trust accounts containing the funds to which the Banyon Investors had an exclusive right to
collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to the
Banyon Investors.
350. Onyx was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to the Banyon
Investors.
351. Onyx. through its employees acting within the scope of their employment
actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of
the Banyon Investors and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
352. Onyx's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon Investors.
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EFTA01085004
Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (I.9)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST: D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against ONYX CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT 31- AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer, LLP)
353. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 121 as if
restated herein.
354. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
355. Berenfeld was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the
Banyon Investors' purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty. loyalty. and care to the Banyon Investors. Berenfeld was also aware that as trustee of
the attorney trust accounts containing the funds to which the Banyon Investors had an exclusive
right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to
the Banyon Investors.
356. Berenfeld was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to the
Banyon Investors.
357. Berenfeld actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
his financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, er aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
358. Berenfeld's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against BERENFELD
SPRIIZER SHECHTER SHEER. LLP. for compensatory damages. together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 32 — BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Scott Rothstein)
359. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
360. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
361. As trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the Banyon Investors' purported
settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to
the Banyon Investors. Additionally, as trustee of the attorney trust accounts containing the funds
to which the Banyon Investors had an exclusive right to collect in the near future, Rothstein had
fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to the Banyon Investors.
362. Rothstein breached his fiduciary duties by raiding the RRA trust accounts for his
personal use.
363. Rothstein's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon
Investors.
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EFTA01085006
Razorback Funding, LLC, er aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST-: D&L PARTNERS. LP;: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against SCOTT ROTHSTEIN
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT XIIB3 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
364. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-07121 as
if restated herein.
365. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
366. At all times material hereto, Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
367. At all times material hereto, Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
368. In Florida. a bank assumes a fiduciary duty with its customer under special
circumstances where the bank knows or has reason to know that the customer is placing trust and
confidence in the bank and is relying on the bank to so counsel and inform him. Under the
circumstances outlined above, where TD Bank knew that the Banyon Investors were relying on
Kerstetter's and Caretsky's representations that the RRA trust accounts contained substantial
funds, TD Bank was a fiduciary of the Banyon Investors and owed them the fiduciary duties of
honesty, loyalty, and care.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (I.9)
Amended Complaint
369. TD Bank breached its fiduciary duties through the actions of its employees by
either ignoring or actively assisting and providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in its
financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors.
370. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST-: D&L PARTNERS. LPT; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against TD BANK, N.A., for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT X4V34 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against George G. Levin)
371. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
372. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
373. By holding himself out as a co-investor, Levin became a fiduciary of the Banyon
Investors and owed the Banyon Investors the fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care.
374. Levin breached his fiduciary duties by either ignoring or actively assisting and
providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of the Banyon
Investors.
375. Levin's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon Investors.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST: D&L PARTNERS. LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against GEORGE G. LEVIN for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 35 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Frank Preve)
376. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
377. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
378. By holding himself out as a co-investor, Previn became a fiduciary of the Banyon
Investors and owed the Banyon Investors the fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care.
379. Preve breached his fiduciary duties by either ignoring or actively assisting and
providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of the Banyon
Investors.
380. Preve's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against FRANK PREVE for
compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (I.9)
Amended Complaint
COUNT 36 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(aaainst Banvon Income Fund, LP, and Banvon USVI,LLC1
381. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
382. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
383. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
384. At all times material hereto. Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
385. Banyon USVI and BIF were fiduciaries of the Banyon Investors and owed them
the fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care.
386. Banyon USVI and BIF breached their fiduciary duties through the actions of its
employees by either ignoring or actively assisting and providing substantial assistance to
Rothstein in its financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors.
387. Banyon USVI's and BIF's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the
Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against BANYON INCOME
FUND, LP. and BANYON USVI, LLC.. for compensatory damages, together with court costs
and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
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EFTA01085010
Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (I.9)
Amended Complaint
COUNT 37 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Michael Szfranski)
388. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
389. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
390. Szfranski, as an independent verifier, was a fiduciary of the Banyon Investors and
owed them the fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care.
391. Szfranski breached his fiduciary duties by either ignoring or actively assisting and
providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of the Banyon
Investors.
392. Szfranski's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 38 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Onyx Capital Management)
393. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
394. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, er aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
395. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
396. Onyx, as an independent verifier. was a fiduciary of the Banyon Investors and
owed them the fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care.
397. Onyx breached its fiduciary duties through the actions of its employees by either
ignoring or actively assisting and providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in its financial
exploitation of the Banyon Investors.
398. Onyx's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against ONYX CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT 39 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer. LLP)
399. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
400. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
401. Berenfeld. as an independent auditor, was a fiduciary of the Banyon Investors and
owed them the fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 091
Amended Complaint
402. Berenfeld breached its fiduciary duties by either ignoring or actively assisting and
providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of the Banyon
Investors.
403. Berenfeld's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST: D&L PARTNERS. LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against BERENFELD
SPRII LER SHECHTER SHEER, LLP. for compensatory damages, together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 40 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Frank Spinosa)
404. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
405. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
406. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD
Bank
407. Spinosa knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
408. Spinosa actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors through fraud. Spinosa's assistance included, but
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Razorback Funding, LLC, er aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (191
Amended Complaint
was not limited to, supplying investors with false bank account statements and misleading and
untrue written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
409. Spinosa's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST: D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against FRANK A. SPINOSA
for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 41- AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Jennifer Kerstetter)
410. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 40-7121 as
if restated herein.
411. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
412. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD
Bank.
413. Kerstetter knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
414. Kerstetter actively assisted. and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
his financial exploitation of The Banyon Investors through fraud. Kerstetter's assistance
included, but was not limited to, providing false documentation to the Banyon Investors that the
RRA trust accounts contained substantial funds when they did not.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 091
Amended Complaint
415. Kerstetter's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST;; D&L PARTNERS, LP,: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against JENNIFER
KERS 1 EIIER for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT X4142 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Roseanne Caretskv)
416. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-07121 as
if restated herein.
417. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
418. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD
Bank
419. Caretsky knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
420. Caretsky actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of The Banyon Investors through fraud. Caretsky's assistance included
but was not limited to. providing false documentation to the Banyon Investors that the RRA trust
accounts contained substantial funds when they did not.
421. Caretsky's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
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EFTA01085015
Razorback Funding, LLC, er aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN: as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST-: D&L PARTNERS. LP;; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against ROSEANNE
CARETSKY for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT XVI43 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
422. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 407121 as
if restated herein.
423. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
424. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD
Bank.
425. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
426. At all times material hereto, Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
427. TD Bank knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
428. TD Bank, through Kerstetter and Caretsky. actively assisted. and provided
substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors through
fraud. TD Bank's assistance included, but was not limited to, providing false documentation to
the Banyon Investors that the RRA trust accounts contained substantial funds when they did not.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, et aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a al..
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
429. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST;; D&L PARTNERS. LP,: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against TD BANK. N.A., for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT X-11-1144 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Debra Villegas)
430. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
431. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
432. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD
Bank
433. Villegas knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
434. Villegas actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of all of the investor victims of Rothstein's Ponzi scheme. including the
Banyon Investors. through fraud. Villegas's assistance included, but was not limited to
furnishing false bank account statements and wire transfers to investors in order to induce them
to invest despite having actual or constructive knowledge that the investments were a Ponzi
scheme.
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Razorback Funding, LLC,er aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 091
Amended Complaint
435. Villegas's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST;; D&L PARTNERS, LP,: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against DEBRA VILLEGAS for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT XVIII45 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Irene Stay)
436. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
437. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
438. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD
Bank
439. Stay knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
440. Stay actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of all of the investor victims of Rothstein's Ponzi scheme. including the
Banyon Investors. through fraud. Stay's assistance included. but was not limited to. furnishing
false bank account statements and wire transfers to investors in order to induce them to invest
despite having actual or constructive knowledge that the investments were a Ponzi scheme.
441. Stay's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon Investors.
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EFTA01085018
Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a al..
Case No.: 09-062943 (I.9)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST: D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against IRENE STAY for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 46 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against George G. Levin)
442. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
443. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
444. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD
Bank.
445. Levin knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
446. Levin actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors through fraud. Levin's assistance included, but
was not limited to. representing that the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real,
that they had been fully funded, and that they would be paid out to investors over a
predetermined schedule.
447. Levin's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against GEORGE G. LEVIN for
compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 47 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Frank Preve)
448. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
449. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
450. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD
Bank.
451. Preve knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
452. Preve actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors through fraud. Preve's assistance included, but
was not limited to, representing that the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real.
that they had been fully funded, and that they would be paid out to investors over a
predetermined schedule.
453. Preve's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against FRANK PREVE for
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compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 48 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Banyon Income Fund. LP. and Banvon USVI, LLC)
454. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
455. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
456. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD
Bank
457. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of BANYON USVI and BIF.
458. At all times material hereto. Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
459. Banyon USVI and BIF knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
460. Banyon USVI and BIF, through Levin and Preve, actively assisted, and provided
substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors through
fraud. Banyon USVI's and BIF's assistance included, but was not limited to, representing that
the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and
that they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
461. Banyon USVI's and BIF's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the
Banyon Investors.
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WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against BANYON INCOME
FUND. LP, and BANYON USVI, LLC., for compensatory damages. together with court costs
and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 49 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Michael Szfranski)
462. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
463. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
464. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD
Bank.
465. Szfranski knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
466. Szfranski actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors through fraud. Szfranski's assistance included,
but was not limited to, verifying false bank statements and deal documents.
467. Szfranski's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
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LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 50 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Onyx Capital Management)
468. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
469. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
470. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD
Bank
471. At all times material hereto, Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
472. Onyx knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
473. Onyx. through Szfranski, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to
Rothstein in his financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors through fraud. Onyx's assistance
included, but was not limited to, verifying false bank statements and deal documents.
474. Onyx's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST: D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against ONYX CAPITAL
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MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT 51- AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer, LLP)
475. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
476. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
477. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD
Bank.
478. Berenfeld knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
479. Berenfeld actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
his financial exploitation of the Banyon Investors through fraud. Berenfeld's assistance
included, but was not limited to, providing false auditing documents relating to Banyon and
RRA. .
480. Berenfeld's actions have directly caused injury and damage to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against BERENFELD
SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER. LLP, for compensatory damages, together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
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COUNT 52 — CONVERSION
(against Scott Rothstein)
481. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
482. This is a claim for conversion.
483. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with the Banyon Investors
$60408550.000.00 in funds.
484. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
485. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
property would be futile.
486. Rothstein's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST-; D&L PARTNERS. LP;: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against SCOTT ROTHSTEIN
for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
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COUNT XIX53 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Jennifer-KerstetterFrank Spinosa)
487. Plaintiffs-ineerperatePlaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs
I through 4-07121 as if restated herein.
488. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
489. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with their-the Banyon
Investors' $60 000550.000.00 in funds.
490. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors' funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
491. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
property would be futile.
492. Spinosa actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving the Banyon Investors of its property by deceiving
the Banyon Investors into turning their property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
493. Spinosa's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
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LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against FRANK A. SPINOSA
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 54 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
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a air ennifer Kerstetter
494. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
495. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
496. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with their $60,550,000.00
in funds.
497. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors' funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
498. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
property would be futile.
499. Kerstetter actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving the Banyon Investors of their property by deceiving
the Banyon Investors into turning their property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
500. Kerstetter's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon
Investors.
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WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN: as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST-: D&L PARTNERS. LPr; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against JENNIFER
ICERS1b1 1 ER for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT VCSS - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Roseanne Caretskv)
501. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 407121 as
if restated herein.
502. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
503. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with their
S60.000550.000.00 in funds.
504. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors' funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
505. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
property would be futile.
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506. Caretsky actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving the Banyon Investors of their property by deceiving
the Banvon Investors into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
507. Caretsky's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST-: D&L PARTNERS. LP;: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against ROSEANNE
CARETSKY for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT XXIS6 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
508. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through -1-0-7121 as
if restated herein.
509. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
510. As described more fully above. the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RR/ft. and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with their
$60.000550.000.00 in funds.
511. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors' funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
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512. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
property would be futile.
513. At all times material hereto, Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
514. At all times material hereto, Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
515. TD Bank, through its employees while acting within the scope of their
employment, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving the Banyon Investors of their property by allowing
Rothstein to make unauthorized withdrawals of its funds and by deceiving the Banyon Investors
into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
516. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST-; D&L PARTNERS. LP;; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against TD BANK N.A., for
compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
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COUNT XXII57 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(flainst Debra Valens)
517. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 407121 as
if restated herein.
518. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
519. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with the Banyon Investors'
$60.000550,000.00 in funds.
520. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors' funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
521. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
property would be futile.
522. Villegas actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving the Banyon Investors of their property by deceiving
the Banyon Investors into turning their property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
523. Villegas's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST;; D&L PARTNERS, LP,: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
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LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against DEBRA VILLEGAS for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT X-X14158 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Irene Stay)
524. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
525. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
526. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with the Banyon Investors'
S60.550.000.00 in funds.
527. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors' funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
528. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
property would be futile.
529. Stay actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving the Banyon Investors of their property by deceiving the
Banyon Investors into turning their property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
530. Stay's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon Investors.
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WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST: D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against IRENE STAY for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 59 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against George G. Levin)
531. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
532. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
533. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RR/ft. and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with their $60.550.000.00
in funds.
534. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors' funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
535. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts. any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
property would be futile.
536. Levin actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving the Banyon Investors of their property by representing that
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the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, that
they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule, and by deceiving the Banyon
Investors into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
537. Levin's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against GEORGE G. LEVIN for
compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 60 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Frank Preve)
538. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
539. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
540. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with their $60.550.000.00
in funds.
541. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors' funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
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542. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
property would be futile.
543. Preve actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving the Banyon Investors of their property by representing that
the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, that
they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule, and by deceiving the Banyon
Investors into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
544. Preve's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST: D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 61- AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Banvon Income Fund, LP, and Banvon USVI, LLC1
545. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
546. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
547. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
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control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with their $60.550.000.00
in funds.
548. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors' funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
549. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
property would be futile.
550. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
551. At all times material hereto. Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
552. Banyon USVI and BIF. through its employees while acting within the scope of
their employment, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving the Banyon Investors of their property by representing that
the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, that
they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule, and by deceiving the Banyon
Investors into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
553. Banyon USVI's and BIF's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the
Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST: D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
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LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against BANYON INCOME
FUND. LP. and BANYON USVI. LLC.. for compensatory damages. together with court costs
and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 62 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Michael Szfranski)
554. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
555. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
556. As described more fully above. the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with their $60,550,000.00
in funds.
557. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors' funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
558. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
aroperty would be futile.
559. Szfranski actively assisted. and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving the Banyon Investors of their property by verifying
false bank statements and deal documents and by deceiving the Banyon Investors into turning its
property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
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560. Szfranski's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 63 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Onyx Capital Management)
561. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
562. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
563. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with their $60,550,000.00
in funds.
564. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors' funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
565. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
property would be futile.
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566. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
567. Onyx, through its employees while acting within the scope of their employment,
actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either temporarily or
permanently depriving the Banyon Investors of their property by verifying false bank statements
and deal documents and by deceiving the Banyon Investors into turning its property over to
Rothstein under false pretenses.
568. Onyx's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against ONYX CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT 64 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer, LLP)
569. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
570. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
571. As described more fully above, the deals in which the Banyon Investors invested
were bogus and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD
Bank. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and
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control over the property of the Banyon Investors when he absconded with their $60.550.000.00
in funds.
572. Rothstein's conversion of the Banyon Investors' funds has permanently deprived
the Banyon Investors of their property.
573. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by the Banyon Investors to make demand upon him for the return of their
property would be futile.
574. Berenfeld actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving the Banyon Investors of their property by providing
false auditing documents relating to Banyon and RRA and by deceiving the Banyon Investors
into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
575. Berenfeld's actions have directly caused injury and damages to the Banyon
Investors.
WHEREFORE, LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against BERENFELD
SPRTI LER SHECHTER SHEER. LLP, for compensatory damages, together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 65 - NEGLIGENT SUPERVISION
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
576. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 44-7121 as
if restated herein.
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577. This is a claim for negligent supervision.
578. As described more fully above. Spinosa. Kerstetter and Caretsky participated
with actual or constructive knowledge, in Rothstein's Ponzi scheme. Kerstetter's and Caretsky's
participation included, but was not limited to, providing the Banyon Investors with false
information concerning the amounts deposited in RRA trust accounts.
579. In reliance on Kerstetter's and Caretsky's representations. on May 5_2009. the
Banyon Investors began sending_payments to RRA's account at TD Bank. eventually funding a
total of $60,000550.000.00.
580. The Banyon Investors' reliance on Kerstetter's and Caretsky's representations
was reasonable and justified.
581. TD Bank owed a duty to the Banyon Investors to ensure that its employees were
not actively defrauding depositors by making false representations in order to trick them into
making unsafe deposits into trust accounts that they knew or reasonably should have known were
being raided by Rothstein.
582. TD Bank breached its duties to the Banyon Investors because it had actual or
constructive notice that its assistant manager and assistant vice president and branch manager
were either fraudulently or negligently participating in a scheme which resulted in the
unauthorized raiding of investors' deposits, and acted unreasonably by failing to investigate or
take corrective action.
583. As a direct and proximate result of TD Bank's failure to investigate or take
corrective action against Kerstetter or Caretsky. the Banyon Investors have sustained damages.
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WHEREFORE. LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST-; D&L PARTNERS. LP;; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against TD BANK N.A., for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
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COUNT XXI-V66 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Scott Rothstein)
584. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
585. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
586. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
587. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein knowingly made material false
statements and representations, including but not limited to representing that the settlement
agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they
would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
588. Rothstein intended Razorback to act on his knowingly false representations.
589. Razorback justifiably relied upon Rothstein's representations to its detriment.
590. As a direct and proximate result of Rothstein's false statements. Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against SCOTT
ROTHSTEIN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT VP/67 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank Spinosa)
591. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
592. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
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593. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
594. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Spinosa knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, supplying investors with false bank
account statements and misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement
accounts.
595. Spinosa intended Razorback to act on his knowingly false representations.
596. Razorback justifiably relied upon Spinosa's representations to its detriment.
597. As a direct and proximate result of Spinosa's false statements, Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT VI-VMS - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Jennifer Kerstetterl
598. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
599. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
600. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
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601. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Kerstetter knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to. supplying investors with false bank
account statements.
602. Kerstetter intended Razorback to act on her knowingly false representations.
603. Razorback justifiably relied upon Kerstetter's representations to its detriment.
604. As a direct and proximate result of Kerstetter's false statements. Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against JENNIFER
KERS 1 ELLER for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT XX-V1469 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Roseanne Caretskvl
605. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
606. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
607. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
608. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Caretsky knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to. supplying investors with false bank
account statements.
609. Caretsky intended Razorback to act on her knowingly false representations.
610. Razorback justifiably relied upon Caretsky's representations to its detriment.
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611. As a direct and proximate result of Caretsky's false statements. Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against
ROSEANNE CARETSKY for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further
relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 41470 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against TD Bank. N.A.1
612. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
613. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
614. At all times material hereto, Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of T.D. Bank.
615. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
616. At all times material hereto. Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
617. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
618. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. TD Bank, through Spinosa, Kerstetter. and
Caretsky, knowingly made material false statements and representations including, but not
limited to. supplying investors with false bank account statements and supplying investors with
misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
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619. TD Bank. through Spinosa, Kerstetter, and Caretsky, intended Razorback to act
on their knowingly false representations.
620. Razorback justifiably relied upon TD Bank's, through Spinosa's. Kerstetter's. and
Caretsky's, representations to its detriment.
621. As a direct and proximate result of TD Bank's. made through Spinosa's
Kerstetter's, and Caretsky's, false statements. Razorback has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against TD BANK
N.A., for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT XXIX71 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frenk-FreveGeorge G. Levin)
622. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 4-07121 as
if restated herein.
623. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
624. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his lirm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
625. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Levin knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to. representing that the settlement
Agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they
would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
626. Levin intended Razorback to act on his knowingly false representations.
627. Razorback justifiably relied upon Levin's representations to its detriment.
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628. As a direct and proximate result of Levin's false statements. Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against GEORGE
LEVIN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 72 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank Preve)
629. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
630. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
631. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
632. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Preve knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, supplying investors with false bank
account statements and false confirmations that other monies had been wired to RRA trust
accounts.
633. Preve intended Razorback to act on his knowingly false representations.
634. Razorback justifiably relied upon Preve's representations to its detriment.
635. As a direct and proximate result of Preve's false statements. Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC. requests judgment against FRANK
PREVE for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
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COUNT XXX-.-NECrLIGEN-T73 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank SpinosaBanvon Income Fund, LP, and Banvon USVI. LLC)
636. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
637. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
638. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
639. At all times material hereto. Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and IMF.
640. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
641. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Banyon USVI and ELF, through Levin and
Preve, knowingly made material false statements and representations including, but not limited
to. representing that the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had
been fully funded, and that they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
642. Banyon USVI and BIF. through Levin and Preve. intended Razorback to act on
their knowingly false representations.
643. Razorback justifiably relied upon Banyon USVI's and BIF's. through Levin's and
Preve's, representations to their detriment.
644. As a direct and proximate result of Banyon USVI's and BIF's, made through
Levin's and Preve's, false statements and representations. Razorback has sustained damages.
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WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against BANYON
INCOME FUND. LP. and BANYON USVI. LLC.. for compensatory damages. together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 74 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Michael Szfranski)
645. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
646. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
647. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
648. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Szfranski knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, verifying false bank statements and
deal documents.
649. Szfranski intended Razorback to act on his knowingly false representations.
650. Razorback justifiably relied upon Szfranski's representations to its detriment.
651. As a direct and proximate result of Szfranski's false statements, Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 75 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Onyx Capital Management)
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652. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
653. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
654. At all times material hereto, Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
655. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
656. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Onyx, through Szfranski, knowingly material
false statements and representations, including, but not limited to, verifying false bank
statements and deal documents.
657. Onyx. through Szfranski, intended Razorback to act on its knowingly false
representations.
658. Razorback justifiably relied upon Onyx's, through Szfranski's, representations to
its detriment.
659. As a direct and proximate result of Onyx's. made through Szfranski's, false
representations. Razorback has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against ONYX
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such
further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 76 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer, LLP1
660. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
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661. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
662. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
663. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Berenfeld knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to. providing false auditing documents
relating to Banyon and RRA.
664. Berenfeld intended Razorback to act on its knowingly false representations.
665. Razorback justifiably relied upon Berenfeld's representations to its detriment.
666. As a direct and proximate result of Berenfeld's false statements, Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against
BERENFELD SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER. LLP, for compensatory damages. together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 77 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank Spinosa)
667. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
668. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
669. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
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670. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Spinosa made material false statements and
representations including. but not limited to. supplying investors with false bank account
statements and misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
671. When making the false statements and representations, Spinosa either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
672. Spinosa owed Razorback a duty of care because he knew or had reason to know
that Razorback was placing trust and confidence in him and relying on him to inform it.
673. Spinosa breached his duty to Razorback by making false representations with the
intention that Razorback rely on them.
674. Razorback justifiably relied upon Spinosa's representations to its detriment.
675. As a direct and proximate result of Spinosa's false statements. Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT XXXI78 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Jennifer Kerstetter)
676. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-07121 as
if restated herein.
677. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
678. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
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679. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Kerstetter made material false statements and
representations including. but not limited to. supplying investors with false bank account
statements.
680. When making the false statements and representations. Kerstetter either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
681. Kerstetter owed Razorback a duty of care because she knew or had reason to
know that Razorback was placing trust and confidence in her and relying on her to inform it.
682. Kerstetter breached her duty to Razorback by making false representations with
the intention that Razorback rely on them.
683. Razorback justifiably relied upon Kerstetter's representations to its detriment.
684. As a direct and proximate result of Kerstetter's false statements. Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against JENNIFER
KERS 1'E.1 1ER for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT XXXII79 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Roseanne Caretskv)
685. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-0-7121 as
if restated herein.
686. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
687. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
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688. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Caretsky made material false statements and
representations including. but not limited to. supplying investors with false bank account
statements.
689. When making the false statements and representations, Kerstetter either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
690. Caretsky owed Razorback a duty of care because she knew or had reason to know
that Razorback was placing trust and confidence in her and relying on her to inform it.
691. Caretsky breached her duty to Razorback by making false representations with the
intention that Razorback rely on them.
692. Razorback justifiably relied upon Caretsky's representations to its detriment.
693. As a direct and proximate result of Caretsky's false statements. Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against
ROSEANNE CARETSKY for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further
relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT XX-2X-11180 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
694. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
695. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
696. At all times material hereto. Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of T.D. Bank.
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697. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
698. At all times material hereto. Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
699. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
700. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. TD Bank. through Spinosa. Kerstetter. and
Caretsky, made material false statements and representations, including, but not limited to.
showing investors false statements of the amounts in RRA trust accounts and providing
misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
701. When making the false statements and representations. TD Bank, through
Spinosa. Kerstetter. and Caretsky, either knew or reasonably should have known that they were
false.
702. TD Bank owed Razorback a duty of care because it knew or had reason to know
that Razorback was placing trust and confidence in her and relying on it to inform them.
703. TD Bank breached its duty to Razorback by making false representations. through
Spinosa. Kerstetter. and Caretsky. with the intention that Razorback rely on them.
704. Razorback justifiably relied upon TD Bank's, through Spinosa's, Kerstetter's. and
Caretsky's, representations to their detriment.
705. As a direct and proximate result of TD Bank's representations. made through
Spinosa. Kerstetter, and Caretsky, Razorback has sustained damages.
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WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against TD BANK,
N.A.. for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
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COUNT 81- NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against grank-SpinesaGeorge G. Levin)
706. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-07121 as
if restated herein.
707. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
708. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
709. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Levin made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to. representing that the settlement agreements
purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they would be paid
out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
710. When making the false statements and representations. Levin either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
711. Levin owed Razorback a duty of care because he knew or had reason to know that
Razorback was placing trust and confidence in him and relying on him to inform them.
712. Levin breached his duty to Razorback by making false representations with the
intention that Razorback rely on them.
713. Razorback justifiably relied upon Levin's representations to its detriment.
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714. As a direct and proximate result of Levin's false statements. Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against GEORGE
LEVIN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 82 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank Preve)
715. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
716. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
717. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
718. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Preve made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to. representing that the settlement agreements
purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they would be paid
out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
719. When making the false statements and representations, Preve either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
720. Preve owed Razorback a duty of care because he knew or had reason to know that
was placing trust and confidence in him and relying on him to inform them.
721. Preve breached his duty to Razorback by making false representations with the
intention that Razorback rely on them.
722. Razorback justifiably relied upon Preve's representations to its detriment.
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723. As a direct and proximate result of Preve's false statements. Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against FRANK
PREVE for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 83 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Banvon Income Fund. LP. and Banvon USVI, LLC)
724. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
725. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
726. At all times material hereto. Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
727. At all times material hereto. Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
728. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
729. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Banyon USVI and BIF, through Levin and
Preve. made material false statements and representations including, but not limited to,
representing that the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been
fully funded, and that they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
730. When making the false statements and representations. Banyon USVI and BIF.
through Levin and Preve, either knew or reasonably should have known that they were false.
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731. Banyon USVI and BIF owed Razorback a duty of care because it knew or had
reason to know that Razorback was placing trust and confidence in it and relying on it to inform
them.
732. Banyon USVI and BIF breached its duty to Razorback by making false
representations, through Levin and Preve. with the intention that Razorback rely on them.
733. Razorback justifiably relied upon Banyon USVI's and BIF's, through Levin's and
Preve's. representations to its detriment.
734. As a direct and proximate result of Banyon USVI's and BIF's representations,
made through Levin and Preve Razorback has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against BANYON
INCOME FUND, LP, and BANYON USVI, LLC., for compensatory damages. together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 84 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Michael Szfranski)
735. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
736. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
737. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
738. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Szfranski made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to, verifying false bank statements and deal documents.
739. When making the false statements and representations, Szfranski either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
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740. Szfranski owed Razorback a duty of care because he knew or had reason to know
that, as an independent verifier. Razorback was placing trust and confidence in him and relying
on him to inform them.
741. Szfranski breached his duty to Razorback by making false representations with
the intention that Razorback rely on them.
742. Razorback justifiably relied upon Szfranski's representations to its detriment.
743. As a direct and proximate result of Szfranski's false statements. Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LW, requests judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 85 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Onyx Capital Management)
744. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
745. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
746. At all times material hereto, Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
747. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
748. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Onyx, through Szfranski, made material false
statements and representations, including, but not limited to. verifying false bank statements and
deal documents.
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749. When making the false statements and representations, Onyx. through Szfranski
either knew or reasonably should have known that they were false.
750. Onyx owed Razorback a duty of care because it knew or had reason to know that,
as an independent verifier. Razorback was placing trust and confidence in it and relying on Onyx
to inform it.
751. Onyx breached its duty to Razorback by making false representations. through
Szfranski. with the intention that Razorback rely on them.
752. Razorback justifiably relied upon Onyx's, through Szfranski's, representations to
its detriment.
753. As a direct and proximate result of Onyx's representations. made through
Szfranski. Razorback has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against ONYX
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such
further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 86 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer. LLP)
754. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
755. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
756. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
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757. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Berenfeld made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to. providing false auditing documents relating to
Banyon and RRA.
758. When making the false statements and representations, Berenfeld either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
759. Berenfeld owed Razorback a duty of care because it knew or had reason to know
that, as an independent auditor. Razorback were placing trust and confidence in it and relying on
it to inform them.
760. Berenfeld breached its duty to Razorback by making false representations with
the intention that Razorback rely on them.
761. Razorback justifiably relied upon Berenfeld's representations to its detriment.
762. As a direct and proximate result of Berenfeld's false statements. Razorback has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against
BERENFELD SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER, LLP, for compensatory damages, together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 87 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Frank Spinosa)
763. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
764. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
765. Spinosa was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where Razorback's
purported settlement funds were deposited, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty,
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and care to Razorback. Spinosa was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account
containing the funds to which Razorback had an exclusive right to collect in the near future
Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to Razorback.
766. Spinosa was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to Razorback.
767. Spinosa actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance. to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of Razorback and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
768. Spinosa's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT XaX-V88 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Jennifer Kerstetter)
769. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 407121 as
if restated herein.
770. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
771. Kerstetter was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where
Razorback's purported settlement funds were deposited, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty. loyalty, and care to Razorback. Kerstetter was also aware that as trustee of the attorney
trust account containing the funds to which Razorback had an exclusive right to collect in the
near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to Razorback.
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772. Kerstetter was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to
Razorback.
773. Kerstetter actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
his financial exploitation of Razorback and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
774. Kerstetter's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against JENNIFER
KERS1blIER for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT LIOW189 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY
DUTY
(against Roseanne Caretsky)
775. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-0-7121 as
if restated herein.
776. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
777. Caretsky was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where
Razorback's purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty. loyalty, and care to Razorback. Caretsky was also aware that as trustee of the attorney
trust account containing the funds to which Razorback had an exclusive right to collect in the
near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to Razorback.
778. Caretsky was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to Razorback.
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779. Caretsky actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of Razorback and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
780. Caretsky's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against
ROSEANNE CARETSKY for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further
relief as the Court deems proper.
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COUNT XXX-11-1190 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against TD Bank, N.A.1
781. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
782. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
783. At all times material hereto, Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of T.D. Bank.
784. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
785. At all times material hereto. Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
786. TD Bank was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where
Razorback's purported settlement funds were deposited, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty, loyalty, and care to Razorback. TD Bank was also aware that as trustee of the attorney
trust account containing the funds to which Razorback had an exclusive right to collect in the
near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to Razorback.
787. TD Bank was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to
Razorback.
788. TD Bank. through its employees acting within the scope of their employment
actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of
Razorback and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
789. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
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WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against TD BANK,
N.A., for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT XXXV44191 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Debra Villegas)
790. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 444-7121 as
if restated herein.
791. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
792. Villegas was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where Razorback's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to Razorback. Villegas was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account
containing the funds to which Razorback had an exclusive right to collect in the near future,
Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to Razorback.
793. Villegas was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment. and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to Razorback.
794. Villegas actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of Razorback and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
795. Villegas's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against DEBRA
VILLEGAS for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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COUNT XXXIX92 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Franii-PreveIrene Stasi)
796. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 44-7121 as
if restated herein.
797. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
798. Stay was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where Razorback's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty,
and care to Razorback. Stay was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account
containing the funds to which Razorback had an exclusive right to collect in the near future,
Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to Razorback.
799. Stay was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to Razorback.
800. Stay actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of Razorback and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
801. Stay's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against IRENE
STAY for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 93 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against George G. Levin)
802. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
803. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
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804. Levin was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where Razorback's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to Razorback. Levin was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts
containing the funds to which Razorback had an exclusive right to collect in the near future,
Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to Razorback.
805. Levin was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment. and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to Razorback.
806. Levin actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of Razorback and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
807. Levin's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against GEORGE
G. LEVIN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 94 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Frank Preve)
808. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
809. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
810. Preve was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where Razorback's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty,
and care to Razorback. Preve was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account
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containing the funds to which Razorback had an exclusive right to collect in the near future,
Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to Razorback.
811. Preve was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to Razorback.
812. Preve actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of Razorback and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
813. Preve's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against FRANK
PREVE for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT XL95 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Banvon Income Fund, LP, and Banvon USVI, LLC)
814. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
815. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
816. At all times material hereto. Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
817. At all times material hereto. Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
818. USVI and BIF were aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where
Razorback's purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty, loyalty, and care to Razorback. Banyon USVI and BIF were also aware that as trustee
of the attorney trust accounts containing the funds to which Razorback had an exclusive right to
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collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to
Razorback.
819. Banyon USVI and BIF were aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the
investors to their detriment, and were aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary
obligations to Razorback.
820. Banyon USVI and BM, through its employees acting within the scope of their
employment, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial
exploitation of Razorback and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
821. Banyon USVI's and BIF's actions have directly caused injury and damage to
Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against BANYON
INCOME FUND. LP. and BANYON USVI. LLC.. for compensatory damages. together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 96 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Michael Szfranski)
822. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
823. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
824. Szfranski was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the
Razorback's purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty, loyalty, and care to Razorback. Szfranski was also aware that as trustee of the attorney
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trust accounts containing the funds to which Razorback had an exclusive right to collect in the
near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to Razorback.
825. Szfranski was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to
Razorback.
826. Szfranski actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of Razorback and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
827. Szfranski's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LW, requests judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 97 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Onyx Capital Management)
828. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
829. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
830. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
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831. Onyx was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where Razorback's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to Razorback. Onyx was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts
containing the funds to which Razorback had an exclusive right to collect in the near future,
Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to Razorback.
832. Onyx was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment. and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to Razorback.
833. Onyx, through its employees acting within the scope of their employment,
actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of
Razorback and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
834. Onyx's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against ONYX
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such
further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 98 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer, ULF)
835. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
836. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
837. Berenfeld was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where
Razorback's purported settlement funds were deposited, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
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honesty. loyalty, and care to Razorback. Berenfeld was also aware that as trustee of the attorney
trust accounts containing the funds to which Razorback had an exclusive right to collect in the
near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to Razorback.
838. Berenfeld was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to
Razorback.
839. Berenfeld actively assisted. and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
his financial exploitation of Razorback and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
840. Berenfeld's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against
BERENFELD SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER. LLP, for compensatory damages. together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 99 — BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Scott Rothstein)
841. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through +0-7121 as
f restated herein.
842. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
843. As trustee of the attorney trust account where Razorback's purported settlement
funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to Razorback.
Additionally. as trustee of the attorney trust account containing the funds to which Razorback
had an exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty.
loyalty, and care to Razorback.
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844. Rothstein breached his fiduciary duties by raiding the RRA trust accounts for his
personal use.
845. Rothstein's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against SCOTT
ROTHSTEIN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT X-14100 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
846. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-0.7121 as
if restated herein.
847. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
848. At all times material hereto, Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of T.D. Bank.
849. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
850. At all times material hereto, Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
851. In Florida. a bank assumes a fiduciary duty with its customer under special
circumstances where the bank knows or has reason to know that the customer is placing trust and
confidence in the bank and is relying on the bank to so counsel and inform him. Under the
circumstances outlined above, whereby TD Bank knew that Razorback was relying on Spinosa's
assurances to Razorback of the precautions in place to prevent improper withdrawals from its
account. TD Bank was a fiduciary of Razorback and owed Razorback the fiduciary duties of
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honesty. loyalty, and care. Additionally, where TD Bank knew that Razorback investors were
relying on Spinosa's. Kerstetter's and Caretsky's representations that the RRA trust accounts
contained substantial funds. TD Bank was a fiduciary of Razorback and owed Razorback the
fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care.
852. TD Bank breached its fiduciary duties through the actions of its employees by
either ignoring or actively assisting and providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in its
financial exploitation of Razorback.
853. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against TD BANK,
N.A., for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT X441101 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against FF&RIE-PreveGeorge G. Levin)
854. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 1-0-7121 as
if restated herein.
855. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
856. By holding himself out as a co-investor, Levin became a fiduciary of Razorback
and owed Razorback the fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care.
857. Levin breached his fiduciary duties by either ignoring or actively assisting and
providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of Razorback.
858. Levin's actions have directly caused injury and damage Razorback.
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WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against GEORGE
G. LEVIN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 102 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(againstF ik Preve)
859. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
860. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
861. By holding himself out as a co-investor. Preve became a fiduciary of Razorback
and owed Razorback the fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care.
862. Preve breached his fiduciary duties by either ignoring or actively assisting and
providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of Razorback.
863. Preve's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against FRANK
1'REVE for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
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COUNT 103 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against FranIt-SpinesuBanvon Income Fund, LP, and Banvon USVI. LLC)
864. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
865. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
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866. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
867. At all times material hereto, Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and IMF.
868. Banyon USVI and BIF were fiduciaries of Razorback and owed it the fiduciary
duties of honesty. loyalty, and care.
869. Banyon USVI and BIF breached their fiduciary duties through the actions of its
employees by either ignoring or actively assisting and providing substantial assistance to
Rothstein in its financial exploitation of Razorback.
870. Banyon USVI's and BIF's actions have directly caused injury and damage to
Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against BANYON
INCOME FUND, LP. and BANYON USVI, LLC.. for compensatory damages, together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 104 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Michael Szfranski)
871. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
872. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
873. Szfranski. as an independent verifier. was a fiduciary of Razorback and owed it
the fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care.
874. Szfranski breached his fiduciary duties by either ignoring or actively assisting and
providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of Razorback.
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875. Szfranski's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 105 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Onyx Capital Management)
876. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
877. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
878. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
879. Onyx, as an independent verifier, was a fiduciary of Razorback and owed it the
fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care.
880. Onyx breached its fiduciary duties through the actions of its employees by either
wnoring or actively assisting and providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in its financial
exploitation of Razorback.
881. Onyx's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against ONYX
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such
further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 106 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer, LLP)
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882. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
883. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
884. Berenfeld, as an independent auditor, was a fiduciary of Razorback and owed
them the fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care.
885. Berenfeld breached its fiduciary duties by either ignoring or actively assisting and
providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of Razorback.
886. Berenfeld's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against
BERENFELD SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER, LLP, for compensatory damages, together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 107 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Frank Spinosa)
887. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
888. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
889. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank
890. Spinosa knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
891. Spinosa actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of Razorback through fraud. Spinosa's assistance included, but was not
limited to, supplying Razorback with false bank account statements and misleading and untrue
written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
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892. Spinosa's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT XI.P1108 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Jennifer Kerstetter)
893. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
it restated herein.
894. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
895. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
896. Kerstetter knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
897. Kerstetter actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
his financial exploitation of Razorback through fraud. Kerstetter's assistance included, but was
not limited to. providing false documentation to Razorback that the RRA trust accounts
contained substantial funds when they did not.
898. Kerstetter's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against JENNIFER
KERS IEVIER for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT XL-V109 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Roseanne Caretsky)
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899. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
900. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
901. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
902. Caretsky knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
903. Caretsky actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of Razorback through fraud. Caretsky's assistance included, but was not
limited to, providing false documentation to Razorback that the RRA trust accounts contained
substantial funds when they did not.
904. Caretsky's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against
ROSEANNE CARETSKY for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further
relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT XL-V1110 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
905. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
906. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
907. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank
908. At all times material hereto Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment
for TD Bank.
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909. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
910. At all times material hereto. Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
911. TD Bank knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
912. TD Bank. through Spinosa. Kerstetter, and Caretsky. actively assisted, and
provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of Razorback through
fraud. TD Bank's assistance included, but was not limited to. providing false documentation to
Razorback that the RRA trust accounts contained substantial funds when they did not and
supplying investors with misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement
accounts.
913. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against TD BANK,
N.A., for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT XLV-11111 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Debra Villegas)
914. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
915. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
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916. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
917. Villegas knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
918. Villegas actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of all of the investor victims of Rothstein's Ponzi scheme, including
Razorback. through fraud by furnishing false bank account statements and wire transfers to
investors in order to induce them to invest despite having actual or constructive knowledge that
the investments were a Ponzi scheme.
919. Villegas's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against DEBRA
VILLEGAS for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT KIN4111I2 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Frank-PreveIrene Stay)
920. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
921. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
922. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
923. Stay knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
924. Stay actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of all of the investor victims of Rothstein's Ponzi scheme, including
Razorback. through fraud by furnishing false bank account statements and wire transfers to
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investors in order to induce them to invest despite having actual or constructive knowledge that
the investments were a Ponzi scheme.
925. Stay's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against IRENE
STAY for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 113 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against George G. Levin)
926. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
927. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
928. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
929. Levin knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
930. Levin actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of Razorback through fraud. Levin's assistance included, but was not
limited to, representing that the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that
they had been fully funded, and that they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined
schedule.
931. Levin's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against GEORGE
G. LEVIN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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COUNT 114 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Frank Prevel
932. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
933. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
934. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
935. Preve knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
936. Preve actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of Razorback through fraud. Preve's assistance included, but was not
limited to, confirming wire transfers into Rothstein's trust accounts that he knew were fabricated.
937. Preve's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against FRANK
PREVE for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT XLIX115 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
a ainsl Banvon Income Fund, LP, Ban on USVI, LLC)
938. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
939. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
940. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
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941. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
942. At all times material hereto, Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
943. Banyon USVI and BIF knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
944. Banyon USVI and BIF, through Levin and Preve, actively assisted, and provided
substantial assistance. to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of Razorback through fraud.
Banyon USVI's and BIF's assistance included, but was not limited to, representing that the
settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that
they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
945. Banyon USVI's and BIF's actions have directly caused injury and damage to
Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against BANYON
INCOME FUND, LP, and BANYON USVI, LLC., for compensatory damages, together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 116 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Michael Szfranski)
946. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
947. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
948. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
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949. Szfranski knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
950. Szfranski actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance. to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of Razorback through fraud. Szfranski's assistance included, but was not
limited to, verifying false bank statements and deal documents.
951. Szfranski's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC. requests judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 117 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Onyx Capital Management)
952. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
953. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
954. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
955. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
956. Onyx knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
957. Onyx. through Szfranski, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to
Rothstein in his financial exploitation of Razorback through fraud. Onyx's assistance included,
but was not limited to, verifying false bank statements and deal documents.
958. Onyx's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
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WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against ONYX
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such
further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 118 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer, LLP)
959. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
960. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
961. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
962. Berenfeld knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
963. Berenfeld actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
his financial exploitation of Razorback through fraud. Berenfeld's assistance included, but was
not limited to, providing false auditing documents relating to Banyon and RRA. .
964. Berenfeld's actions have directly caused injury and damage to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against
BERENFELD SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER, LLP, for compensatory damages, together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 119 - CONVERSION
(against Scott Rothstein
965. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4O121 as
if restated herein.
966. This is a claim for conversion.
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967. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback when he absconded with Razorback's $32,000,000.00 in funds.
968. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
969. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of its property
would be futile.
970. Rothstein's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against SCOTT
ROTHSTEIN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT I=120 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Frank Spinosa)
971. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-0-7121 as
if restated herein.
972. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
973. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback when he absconded with Razorback's $32.000,000.00 in funds.
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974. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
975. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of its property
would be futile.
976. Spinosa actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving Razorback of its property by deceiving Razorback
into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
977. Spinosa's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT I.1121 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Jennifer Kerstetter)
978. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 407121 as
if restated herein.
979. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
980. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback when he absconded with Razorback's $32.000.000.00 in funds.
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981. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
982. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of its property
would be futile.
983. Kerstetter actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving Razorback of its property by deceiving Razorback
into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
984. Kerstetter's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against JENNIFER
KERS 1 LIIER for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT 1.41122 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against osea
Roseanne Caretsk
985. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 407121 as
if restated herein.
986. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
987. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback when he absconded with Razorback's $32.000.000.00 in funds.
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988. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
989. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of its property
would be futile.
990. Caretsky actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving Razorback of its property by deceiving Razorback
into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
991. Caretsky's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against
ROSEANNE CARETSKY for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further
relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 1.111123 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
992. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 407121 as
if restated herein.
993. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
994. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback when he absconded with Razorback's 32 000 000 00 in funds.
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995. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
996. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of its property
would be futile.
997. At all times material hereto Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment
for TD Bank.
998. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
999. At all times material hereto. Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
1000. TD Bank. through its employees while acting within the scope of their
employment, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving Razorback of its property by allowing Rothstein to make
unauthorized withdrawals of its funds and by deceiving Razorback into turning its property over
to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1001. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against TD BANK
N.A., for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 1.1-V124 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Debra Villegas)
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1002. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1003. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1004. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback when he absconded with Razorback's $32.000,000.00 in funds.
1005. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
1006. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of its property
would be futile.
1007. Villegas actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving Razorback of its property by deceiving Razorback
into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1008. Villegas's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against DEBRA
VILLEGAS for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT I.,V125 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Fraalt-PreveIrene Stay)
1009. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
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1010. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1011. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback when he absconded with Razorback's 32 000 000.00 in funds.
1012. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
1013. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of its property
would be futile.
1014. Stay actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving Razorback of its property by deceiving Razorback into
turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1015. Stay's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against IRENE
STAY for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 126 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against George G. Levin)
1016. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1017. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
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1018. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback when he absconded with their $32,000,000.00 in funds.
1019. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
1020. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of its property
would be futile.
1021. Levin actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving Razorback of its property by representing that the
settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, that
they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule, and by deceiving Razorback
into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1022. Levin's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against GEORGE
G. LEVIN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 127 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Frank Preve)
1023. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1024. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
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1025. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback when he absconded with Razorback's $32,000,000.00 in funds.
1026. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
1027. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of its property
would be futile.
1028. Preve actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving Razorback of its property by deceiving Razorback into
funding settlements that he knew did not exist.
1029. Preve's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 1.-V1128 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
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a ainst Banvon Income Ftm fl td Banvon USVI, LLC)
1030. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1031. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1032. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank. In
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furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback's when he absconded with its $32.000.000.00 in funds.
1033. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
1034. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of its property
would be futile.
1035. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1036. At all times material hereto. Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1037. Banyon USVI and BIF. through its employees while acting within the scope of
their employment, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving Razorback of its property by representing that the
settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, that
they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule, and by deceiving Razorback
into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1038. Banyon USVI's and BIF's actions have directly caused injury and damages to
Razorback.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against BANYON
INCOME FUND, LP, and BANYON USVI, LLC., for compensatory damages. together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
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COUNT 129 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Michael Szfranski)
1039. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1040. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1041. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback when he absconded with its $32,000.000.00 in funds.
1042. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
1043. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of their property
would be futile.
1044. Szfranski actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving Razorback of its property by verifying false bank
statements and deal documents and by deceiving Razorback into turning its property over to
Rothstein under false pretenses.
1045. Szfranski's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC. requests judgment against judgment
against MICHAEL SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such
further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 130 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
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(against Onyx Capital Management)
1046. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1047. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1048. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback when he absconded with its $32,000,000.00 in funds.
1049. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
1050. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of their property
would be futile.
1051. At all times material hereto, Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
1052. Onyx. through its employees while acting within the scope of their employment
actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either temporarily or
permanently depriving Razorback of its property by verifying false bank statements and deal
documents and by deceiving Razorback into turning its property over to Rothstein under false
pretenses.
1053. Onyx's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
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WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against judgment
against ONYX CAPITAL MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages. together with court
costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 131 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer. LLP)
1054. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1055. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1056. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of Razorback when he absconded with their $32,000,000.00 in funds.
1057. Rothstein's conversion of Razorback's funds has permanently deprived
Razorback of its property.
1058. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by Razorback to make demand upon him for the return of its property
would be futile.
1059. Berenfeld actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving Razorback of its property by providing false
auditing documents relating to Banyon and RRA and by deceiving Razorback into turning its
property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1060. Berenfeld's actions have directly caused injury and damages to Razorback.
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WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC, requests judgment against
BERENFELD SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER. LLP, for compensatory damages. together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 132 - NEGLIGENT SUPERVISION
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
1061. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1062. This is a claim for negligent supervision.
1063. As described more fully above. Spinosa, Kerstetter. and Caretsky participated,
with actual or constructive knowledge. in Rothstein's Ponzi scheme. Spinosa's. Kerstetter's. and
Caretsky's participation included, but was not limited to, providing the Razorback with false
information concerning the amounts deposited in RRA trust accounts and supplying investors
with misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
1064. In reliance on Spinosa's. Kerstetter's, and Caretsky's representations, on October
2 2009. Razorback began sending payments to RRA's account at TD Bank. eventually funding a
total of $32,000,000.00.
1065. Razorback's reliance on Spinosa's, Kerstetter's, and Caretsky's representations
was reasonable and justified.
1066. TD Bank owed a duty to Razorback to ensure that its employees were not actively
defrauding depositors by making false representations in order to trick them into making unsafe
deposits into trust accounts that they knew or reasonably should have known were being raided
by Rothstein.
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1067. TD Bank breached its duties to Razorback because it had actual or constructive
notice that its assistant manager and assistant vice president and branch manager were either
fraudulently or negligently participating in a scheme which resulted in the unauthorized raiding
of investors' deposits. and acted unreasonably by failing to investigate or take corrective action.
1068. As a direct and proximate result of TD Bank's failure to investigate or take
corrective action against Spinosa, Kerstetter, or Caretsky. Razorback has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against TD BANK
N.A., for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
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COUNT 1 11133 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Scott Rothstein)
1069. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1070. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1071. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1072. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein knowingly made material false
statements and representations. including but not limited to representing that the settlement
agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they
would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
1073. Rothstein intended D3 to act on his knowingly false representations.
1074. D3 justifiably relied upon Rothstein's representations to its detriment.
1075. As a direct and proximate result of Rothstein's false statements. D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against SCOTT
ROTHSTEIN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT IrAzIlll34 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank Spinosa)
1076. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1077. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
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1078. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1079. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Spinosa knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, supplying investors with false bank
account statements and misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement
accounts.
1080. Spinosa intended D3 to act on his knowingly false representations.
1081. D3 justifiably relied upon Spinosa's representations to its detriment.
1082. As a direct and proximate result of Spinosa's false statements, D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 131X135 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Jennifer Kerstetter)
1083. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1084. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1085. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1086. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Kerstetter knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, supplying investors with false bank
account statements.
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1087. Kerstetter intended D3 to act on her knowingly false representations.
1088. D3 justifiably relied upon Kerstetter's representations to its detriment.
1089. As a direct and proximate result of Kerstetter's false statements. D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against JENNIFER
KERSTE FIER for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT 122X136 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Roseanne Caretsky)
1090. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-04121 as
if restated herein.
1091. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1092. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1093. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Caretsky knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, supplying investors with false bank
account statements.
1094. Caretsky intended D3 to act on her knowingly false representations.
1095. D3 justifiably relied upon Caretsky's representations to its detriment.
1096. As a direct and proximate result of Caretsky's false statements. D3 has sustained
damages.
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WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against ROSEANNE
CARETSKY for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 13-X4137 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
1097. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1098. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1099. At all times material hereto. Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of T.D. Bank.
1100. At all times material hereto, Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
1101. At all times material hereto. Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
1102. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
1103. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, TD Bank, through Spinosa, Kerstetter, and
Caretsky knowingly made material false statements and representations including, but not
limited to. supplying investors with false bank account statements and supplying investors with
misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
1104. TD Bank. through Spinosa. Kerstetter. and Caretsky intended D3 to act on their
knowingly false representations.
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1105. D3 justifiably relied upon TD Bank's through Spinosa's. Kerstetter's, and
Caretsky's representations to its detriment.
1106. As a direct and proximate result of TD Bank's, made through Spinosa's
Kerstetter's. and Caretsky's false statements. D3 has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against TD BANK. N.A.
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT LXII-•-NEGLIGENT138 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
Larinst Franli-SpinestMGeorge G. Levin)
1107. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 407121 as
if restated herein.
1108. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1109. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1110. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Levin knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to. representing that the settlement
agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they
would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
1111. Levin intended D3 to act on his knowingly false representations.
1112. D3 justifiably relied upon Levin's representations to its detriment.
1113. As a direct and proximate result of Levin's false statements. D3 has sustained
damages.
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WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against GEORGE
LEVIN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 139 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank Preve)
1114. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1115. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1116. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1117. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Preve knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, representing that the settlement
greements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they
would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
1118. Preve intended D3 to act on his knowingly false representations.
1119. D3 justifiably relied upon Preve's representations to their detriment.
1120. As a direct and proximate result of Preve's false statements, D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against FRANK PREVE
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
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COUNT 140 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Banvon Income Fund, LP, and Banvon USVI.LLC)
1121. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1122. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1123. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1124. At all times material hereto. Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1125. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
1126. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Banyon USVI and BIF, through Levin and
Preve, knowingly made material false statements and representations including, but not limited
to. representing that the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had
been fully funded, and that they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
1127. Banyon USVI and BIF. through Levin and Preve, intended D3 to act on their
knowingly false representations.
1128. D3 justifiably relied upon Banyon USVI's and BIF's, through Levin's and
Preve's, representations to their detriment.
1129. As a direct and proximate result of Banyon USVI's and BIF's, made through
Levin's and Preve's, false statements and representations. D3 has sustained damages.
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WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against BANYON
INCOME FUND. LP. and BANYON USVI. LLC., for compensatory damages. together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 141 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Michael Szfranski)
1130. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1131. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1132. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1133. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Szfranski knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, verifying false bank statements and
deal documents.
1134. Szfranski intended D3 to act on his knowingly false representations.
1135. D3 justifiably relied upon Szfranski's representations to its detriment.
1136. As a direct and proximate result of Szfranski's false statements. D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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COUNT 142 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
against Onyx Capital Management)
1137. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1138. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1139. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
1140. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
1141. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Onyx. through Szfranski, knowingly material
false statements and representations, including, but not limited to, verifying false bank
statements and deal documents.
1142. Onyx. through Szfranski. intended D3 to act on its knowingly false
representations.
1143. D3 justifiably relied upon Onyx's. through Szfranski's. representations to its
detriment.
1144. As a direct and proximate result of Onyx's, made through Szfranski's, false
presentations, D3 has sustained damages.
re
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC. requests judgment against ONYX
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT. for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such
further relief as the Court deems proper.
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COUNT 143 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer, LLP)
1145. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1146. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1147. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1148. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Berenfeld knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, providing false auditing documents
relating to Banyon and RRA.
1149. Berenfeld intended D3 to act on its knowingly false representations.
1150. D3 justifiably relied upon Berenfeld's representations to its detriment.
1151. As a direct and proximate result of Berenfeld's false statements. D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against BERENFELD
SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER. LLP, for compensatory damages, together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 144 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank Spinosa)
1152. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1153. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
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1154. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1155. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Spinosa made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to, supplying investors with false bank account
statements and misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
1156. When making the false statements and representations. Spinosa either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
1157. Spinosa owed D3 a duty of care because he knew or had reason to know that D3
was placing trust and confidence in him and relying on him to inform it.
1158. Spinosa breached his duty to D3 by making false representations with the
intention that D3 rely on them.
1159. D3 justifiably relied upon Spinosa's representations to its detriment.
1160. As a direct and proximate result of Spinosa's false statements, D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT LKIII145 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Jennifer Kerstetter)
1161. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-0;121 as
if restated herein.
1162. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
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1163. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1164. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Kerstetter made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to, supplying investors with false bank account
statements.
1165. When making the false statements and representations. Kerstetter either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
1166. Kerstetter owed D3 a duty of care because she knew or had reason to know that
D3 was placing trust and confidence in her and relying on her to inform it.
1167. Kerstetter breached her duty to D3 by making false representations with the
intention that Razorback rely on them.
1168. D3 justifiably relied upon Kerstetter's representations to their detriment.
1169. As a direct and proximate result of Kerstetter's false statements. D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against JENNIFER
KERS 1E1 1ER for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT 1.2X1-V146 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Roseanne Caretsky)
1170. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 4-0-7121 as
if restated herein.
1171. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
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1172. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1173. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Caretsky made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to, supplying investors with false bank account
statements.
1174. When making the false statements and representations. Kerstetter either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
1175. Caretsky owed D3 a duty of care because she knew or had reason to know that D3
was placing trust and confidence in her and relying on her to inform it.
1176. Caretsky breached her duty to D3 by making false representations with the
intention that D3 rely on them.
1177. D3 justifiably relied upon Caretsky's representations to their detriment.
1178. As a direct and proximate result of Caretsky's false statements. D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against ROSEANNE
CARETSKY for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT LXV147 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against TD Bank, N,A.)
1179. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1180. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
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1181. At all times material hereto. Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of T.D. Bank.
1182. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
1183. At all times material hereto. Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
1184. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
1185. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, TD Bank, through Spinosa, Kerstetter, and
Caretsky made material false statements and representations. including. but not limited to,
showing investors false statements of the amounts in RRA trust accounts and providing
misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement accounts..
1186. When making the false statements and representations. TD Bank, through
Spinosa, Kerstetter, and Caretsky either knew or reasonably should have known that they were
false.
1187. TD Bank owed D3 a duty of care because it knew or had reason to know that D3
was placing trust and confidence in her and relying on it to inform them.
1188. TD Bank breached its duty to D3 by making false representations, through
Spinosa, Kerstetter, and Caretsky, with the intention that D3 rely on them.
1189. D3 justifiably relied upon TD Bank's. through Spinosa's, Kerstetter's. and
Caretsky's. representations to its detriment.
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1190. As a direct and proximate result of TD Bank's representations, made through
Spinosa. Kerstetter. and Caretsky D3 has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against TD BANK. N.A.,
for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
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COUNT 148 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against FrankSpinosaGeorge G. Levin)
1191. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 407121 as
if restated herein.
1192. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
1193. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
1194. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Levin made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to. representing that the settlement agreements
purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they would be paid
out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
1195. When making the false statements and representations. Levin either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
1196. Levin owed D3 a duty of care because he knew or had reason to know that D3
was placing trust and confidence in him and relying on him to inform them.
1197. Levin breached his duty to D3 by making false representations with the intention
that D3 rely on them.
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1198. D3 justifiably relied upon Levin's representations to its detriment.
1199. As a direct and proximate result of Levin's false statements. D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against GEORGE
LEVIN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 149 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank Preve)
1200. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1201. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
1202. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
1203. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Preve made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to. representing that the settlement agreements
purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they would be paid
out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
1204. When making the false statements and representations. Preve either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
1205. Preve owed D3 a duty of care because he knew or had reason to know that D3
was placing trust and confidence in him and relying on him to inform them.
1206. Preve breached his duty to D3 by making false representations with the intention
that D3 rely on them.
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1207. D3 justifiably relied upon Preve's representations to its detriment.
1208. As a direct and proximate result of Preve's false statements. D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against FRANK PREVE
for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 150 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Banvon Income Fund, LP, and Banvon USVI, LLC)
1209. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1210. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
1211. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1212. At all times material hereto. Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1213. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1214. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Banyon USVI and BIF, through Levin and
Preve. made material false statements and representations including, but not limited to,
representing that the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been
fully funded, and that they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
1215. When making the false statements and representations, Banyon USVI and BIF,
through Levin and Preve, either knew or reasonably should have known that they were false.
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1216. Banyon USVI and BIF owed D3 a duty of care because it knew or had reason to
know that D3 was placing trust and confidence in it and relying on it to inform them.
1217. Banyon USVI and BIF breached its duty to D3 by making false representations,
through Levin and Preve, with the intention that D3 rely on them.
1218. D3 justifiably relied upon Banyon USVI's and BIF's, through Levin's and
Preve's. representations to its detriment.
1219. As a direct and proximate result of Banyon USVI's and BIF's representations
made through Levin and Preve D3 has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against BANYON
INCOME FUND. LP. and BANYON USVI, LLC., for compensatory damages. together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 151 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Michael Szfranski)
1220. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1221. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
1222. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
1223. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Szfranski made material false statements and
representations including. but not limited to. verifying false bank statements and deal documents.
1224. When making the false statements and representations. Szfranski either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
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1225. Szfranski owed D3 a duty of care because he knew or had reason to know that, as
an independent verifier. D3 was placing trust and confidence in him and relying on him to
inform them.
1226. Szfranski breached his duty to D3 by making false representations with the
intention that D3 rely on them.
1227. D3 justifiably relied upon Szfranski's representations to its detriment.
1228. As a direct and proximate result of Szfranski's false statements. D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 152 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Onyx Capital Management)
1229. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1230. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
1231. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
1232. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1233. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Onyx, through Szfranski. made material false
statements and representations, including, but not limited to, verifying false bank statements and
deal documents.
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1234. When making the false statements and representations, Onyx. through Szfranski
either knew or reasonably should have known that they were false.
1235. Onyx owed D3 a duty of care because it knew or had reason to know that, as an
independent verifier, D3 was placing trust and confidence in it and relying on Onyx to inform it.
1236. Onyx breached its duty to D3 by making false representations. through Szfranski
with the intention that D3 rely on them.
1237. D3 justifiably relied upon Onyx's. through Szfranski's. representations to its
detriment.
1238. As a direct and proximate result of Onyx's representations, made through
Szfranski, D3 has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against ONYX
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such
further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 153 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer. LLP)
1239. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1240. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
1241. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1242. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Berenfeld made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to, providing false auditing documents relating to
Banyon and RRA.
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1243. When making the false statements and representations. Berenfeld either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
1244. Berenfeld owed D3 a duty of care because it knew or had reason to know that, as
an independent auditor. D3 was placing trust and confidence in it and relying on it to inform
them.
1245. Berenfeld breached its duty to D3 by making false representations with the
intention that D3 rely on them.
1246. D3 justifiably relied upon Berenfeld's representations to its detriment.
1247. As a direct and proximate result of Berenfeld's false statements, D3 has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against BERENFELD
SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER. LLP. for compensatory damages. together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 154 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Frank Spinosa)
1248. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1249. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1250. Spinosa was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where D3's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to D3. Spinosa was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account containing
the funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary
duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to D3.
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1251. Spinosa was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment. and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to D3.
1252. Spinosa actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance. to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1253. Spinosa's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT LXVII155 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Jennifer Kerstetter)
1254. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1255. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1256. Kerstetter was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where D3's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to D3. Kerstetter was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account containing
the funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary
duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to D3.
1257. Kerstetter was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to D3.
1258. Kerstetter actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
his financial exploitation of D3 and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1259. Kerstetter's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
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WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against JENNIFER
KERS 1'h I 1ER for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT InX-V11.1156 AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Roseanne Caretskv)
1260. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 4447121 as
if restated herein.
1261. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1262. Caretsky was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where D3's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to D3. Caretsky was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account containing
the funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the near future, Rothstein had fiduciary
duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to D3.
1263. Caretsky was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to D3.
1264. Caretsky actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1265. Caretsky's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against ROSEANNE
CARETSKY for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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COUNT LXIX157 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against TD Bank, N.A.
1266. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1267. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1268. At all times material hereto, Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of TD Bank.
1269. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
1270. At all times material hereto. Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
1271. TD Bank was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where D3's
purported settlement funds were deposited, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty,
and care to D3. TD Bank was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account containing
the funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary
duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to D3.
1272. TD Bank was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to D3.
1273. TD Bank. through its employees acting within the scope of their employment
actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of
D3 and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1274. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
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WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against TD BANK. N.A.
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT LXX158 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Debra Villegas)
1275. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1276. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1277. Villegas was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where D3's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to D3. Villegas was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account containing
the funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary
duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to D3.
1278. Villegas was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to D3.
1279. Villegas actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1280. Villegas's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against DEBRA
VILLEGAS for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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COUNT LXXI159 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(aeainst Irene Stavl
1281. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1282. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1283. Stay was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where D3's purported
settlement funds were deposited, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to
D3. Stay was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account containing the funds to
which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty. loyalty, and care to D3.
1284. Stay was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to D3.
1285. Stay actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1286. Stay's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against IRENE STAY for
compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 160 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against George G. Levin)
1287. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1288. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
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1289. Levin was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where D3's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to D3. Levin was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts containing the
funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the near future, Rothstein had fiduciary
duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to D3.
1290. Levin was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment. and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to D3.
1291. Levin actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1292. Levin's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against GEORGE G.
LEVIN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 161 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Frank Preve)
1293. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1294. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1295. Preve was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where D3's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to D3. Preve was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts containing the
funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the near future, Rothstein had fiduciary
duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to D3.
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1296. Preve was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment. and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to D3.
1297. Preve actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1298. Preve's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB_LLC. requests judgment against FRANK PREVE
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 162 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Banvon Income Fund, LP, and Banvon USVI, LLC)
1299. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1300. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1301. At all times material hereto. Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of USVI and BIF.
1302. At all times material hereto, Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1303. Banyon USVI and BIF were aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts
where D3's purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of
honesty. loyalty. and care to D3. Banyon USVI and BIF were also aware that as trustee of the
attorney trust accounts containing the funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the
near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to D3.
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1304. Banyon USVI and BIF were aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the
investors to their detriment, and were aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary
obligations to D3.
1305. Banyon USVI and BIF, through its employees acting within the scope of their
employment, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial
exploitation of D3 and his breaches of fiduciary duty:
1306. Banyon USVI's and BIF's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against BANYON
INCOME FUND, LP, and BANYON USVI, LLC., for compensatory damages, together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 163 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Michael SzfranskiI
1307. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1308. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1309. Szfranski was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where the D3's
purported settlement funds were deposited, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty,
and care to D3. Szfranski was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts containing
the funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary
duties of honesty. loyalty. and care to D3.
1310. Szfranski was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to D3.
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1311. Szfranski actively assisted. and provided substantial assistance. to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1312. Szfranski's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests requests judgment against
MICHAEL SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further
relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 164 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Onyx Capital Management)
1313. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1314. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1315. At all times material hereto, Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
1316. Onyx was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where D3's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to D3. Onyx was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts containing the
funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the near future, Rothstein had fiduciary
duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to D3.
1317. Onyx was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment. and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to D3.
1318. Onyx, through its employees acting within the scope of their employment,
actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of
D3 and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
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1319. Onyx's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests requests judgment against ONYX
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such
further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 165 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer. LLP)
1320. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1321. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1322. Berenfeld was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts where D3's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty.
and care to D3. Berenfeld was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust accounts containing
the funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary
duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to D3.
1323. Berenfeld was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to D3.
1324. Berenfeld actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
his financial exploitation of D3 and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1325. Berenfeld's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against BERENFELD
SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER, LLP. for compensatory damages, together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
COUNT 166 — BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Scott Rothstein)
1326. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 4-07121 as
if restated herein.
1327. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
1328. As trustee of the attorney trust account where D3's purported settlement funds
were deposited, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to D3. Additionally,
as trustee of the attorney trust account containing the funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to
collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to D3.
1329. Rothstein breached his fiduciary duties by raiding the RRA trust accounts for his
personal use.
1330. Rothstein's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against SCOTT
ROTHSTEIN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT LXXI1167 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
1331. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 44-7121 as
if restated herein.
1332. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
1333. At all times material hereto. Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of TD Bank.
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1334. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
1335. At all times material hereto. Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
1336. In Florida. a bank assumes a fiduciary duty with its customer under special
circumstances where the bank knows or has reason to know that the customer is placing trust and
confidence in the bank and is relying on the bank to so counsel and inform him. Under the
circumstances outlined above, whereby TD Bank knew that D3 was relying on Spinosa's
assurances to D3 of the precautions in place to prevent improper withdrawals from its account,
TD Bank was a fiduciary of D3 and owed D3 the fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care.
Additionally. where TD Bank knew that D3 was relying on Kerstetter's representations to D3
that the settlement trust accounts had been funded. TD Bank was a fiduciary of D3 and owed D3
the fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care. In addition. TD knew that D3 was relying on
Caretsky's representations that the RRA trust accounts contained substantial funds, TD Bank
was a fiduciary of D3 and owed D3 the fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care.
1337. TD Bank breached its fiduciary duties through the actions of its employees by
either ignoring or actively assisting and providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in its
financial exploitation of D3.
1338. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against TD BANK. N.A.
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
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GOUNT—LXMH—MDING-AND-ABE-rf-ING4zRAUD
COUNT 168 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Frank-SpinesaGeorge G. Levin)
1339. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1340. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
1341. By holding himself out as a co-investor, Levin became a fiduciary of D3 and
owed D3 the fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care.
1342. Levin breached his fiduciary duties by either ignoring or actively assisting and
providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of D3.
1343. Levin's actions have directly caused injury and damage D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against GEORGE G.
LEVIN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 169 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Frank Preve)
1344. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1345. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
1346. By holding himself out as a co-investor, Previn became a fiduciary of D3 and
owed D3 the fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care.
1347. Preve breached his fiduciary duties by either ignoring or actively assisting and
providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of D3.
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1348. Preve's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against FRANK PREVE
for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 170 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Banyon Income Fund. LP. and Banvon USVI, LLC)
1349. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1350. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
1351. At all times material hereto. Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1352. At all times material hereto, Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1353. Banyon USVI and BIF were fiduciaries of D3 and owed it the fiduciary duties of
honesty. loyalty, and care.
1354. Banyon USVI and BIF breached their fiduciary duties through the actions of its
employees by either ignoring or actively assisting and providing substantial assistance to
Rothstein in its financial exploitation of D3.
1355. Banyon USVI's and BIF's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against BANYON
INCOME FUND, LP. and BANYON USVI, LLC.. for compensatory damages, together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
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COUNT 171 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against elSzfranslci
1356. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1357. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
1358. Szfranski, as an independent verifier. was a fiduciary of D3 and owed it the
fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care.
1359. Szfranski breached his fiduciary duties by either ignoring or actively assisting and
providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of D3.
1360. Szfranski's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 172 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Onyx Capital Management)
1361. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1362. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
1363. At all times material hereto, Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
1364. Onyx. as an independent verifier, was a fiduciary of D3 and owed it the fiduciary
duties of honesty. loyalty, and care.
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1365. Onyx breached its fiduciary duties through the actions of its employees by either
ignoring or actively assisting and providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in its financial
exploitation of D3.
1366. Onyx's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against ONYX
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such
further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 173 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer, LLP)
1367. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1368. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
1369. Berenfeld, as an independent auditor, was a fiduciary of D3 and owed them the
fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care.
1370. Berenfeld breached its fiduciary duties by either ignoring or actively assisting and
providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of D3.
1371. Berenfeld's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against BERENFELD
SPRTI LER SHECHTER SHEER. LLP, for compensatory damages. together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
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COUNT 174 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Frank Spinosa)
1372. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1373. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1374. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1375. Spinosa knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1376. Spinosa actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 through fraud. Spinosa's assistance included, but was not limited to
supplying D3 with false bank account statements and misleading and untrue written assurances
concerning the settlement accounts.
1377. Spinosa's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT lr-X-XI-V175 -AIDING AND ABETTTING FRAUD
(against Jennifer Kerstetter)
1378. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 4-07121 as
if restated herein.
1379. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1380. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
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1381. Kerstetter knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1382. Kerstetter actively assisted. and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
his financial exploitation of D3 through fraud. Kerstetter's assistance included, but was not
limited to, providing false documentation to D3 that the RRA trust accounts contained
substantial funds when they did not.
1383. Kerstetter's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC, requests judgment against JENNIFER
KERS lb I 1ER for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT LX4C-V176 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Roseanne Caretskv)
1384. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 444-7121 as
if restated herein.
1385. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1386. As described more fully above. the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1387. Caretsky knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1388. Caretsky actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 through fraud by representing to D3 that the RRA trust accounts
contained substantial funds, all the time knowing that the accounts contained, at most, minimal
balances and that, to the extent the accounts were funded, that Rothstein routinely raided the
accounts for his own use.
1389. Caretsky's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
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WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against ROSEANNE
CARETSKY for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT LXXVI177 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
1390. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 4-07121 as
if restated herein.
1391. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1392. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
1393. At all times material hereto Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment
for TD Bank.
1394. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
1395. At all times material hereto. Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
1396. TD Bank knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1397. TD Bank. through Spinosa. Kerstetter, and Caretsky, actively assisted, and
provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of D3 through fraud.
TD Bank's assistance included. but was not limited to. providing false documentation to the D3
that the RRA trust accounts contained substantial funds when they did not and supplying
investors with misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
1398. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
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WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against TD BANK. N.A.
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT LXXVII178 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Debra Villegas)
1399. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 4-07121 as
if restated herein.
1400. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1401. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1402. Villegas knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1403. Villegas actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of all of the investor victims of Rothstein's Ponzi scheme, including D3
through fraud by furnishing false bank account statements and wire transfers to investors in order
to induce them to invest despite having actual or constructive knowledge that the investments
were a Ponzi scheme.
1404. Villegas's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against DEBRA
VILLEGAS for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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COUNT I.XX-11-111179 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Irene Slav)
1405. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1406. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1407. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1408. Stay knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1409. Stay actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of all of the investor victims of Rothstein's Ponzi scheme, including D3
through fraud by furnishing false bank account statements and wire transfers to investors in order
to induce them to invest despite having actual or constructive knowledge that the investments
were a Ponzi scheme.
1410. Stay's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against IRENE STAY for
compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 180 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against George G. Levin)
1411. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1412. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
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1413. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1414. Levin knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1415. Levin actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 through fraud. Levin's assistance included, but was not limited to
representing that the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been
fully funded, and that they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
1416. Levin's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against GEORGE G.
LEVIN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 181 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Frank Preve)
1417. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1418. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1419. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
1420. Preve knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1421. Preve actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 through fraud. Preve's assistance included, but was not limited to,
representing that the settlement agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been
fully funded, and that they would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
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1422. Preve's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against FRANK PREVE
for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 182 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Banyon Income Fund. LP. and Banvon USVI, LLC)
1423. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1424. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1425. As described more fully above. the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
1426. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1427. At all times material hereto. Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1428. Banyon USVI and BIF knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1429. Banyon USVI and BIF, through Levin and Preve, actively assisted, and provided
substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of D3 through fraud. Banyon
USVI's and BIF's assistance included, but was not limited to. representing that the settlement
agreements purchased by investors were real. that they had been fully funded. and that they
would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
1430. Banyon USVI's and BIF's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (l9)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC. requests judgment against BANYON
INCOME FUND. LP. and BANYON USVI. LLC.. for compensatory damages. together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 183 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Michael Szfranski)
1431. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1432. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1433. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1434. Szfranski knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1435. Szfranski actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 through fraud. Szfranski's assistance included, but was not limited
to. verifying false bank statements and deal documents.
1436. Szfranski's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LW, requests judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 184 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Onyx Capital Managementl
1437. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1438. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (I.9)
Amended Complaint
1439. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1440. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
1441. Onyx knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1442. Onyx. through Szfranski. actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to
Rothstein in his financial exploitation of D3 through fraud. Onyx's assistance included. but was
not limited to, verifying false bank statements and deal documents.
1443. Onyx's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against ONYX
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such
further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 185 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer, LLP)
14.44. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1445. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1446. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1447. Berenfeld knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1448. Berenfeld actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
his financial exploitation of D3 through fraud. Berenfeld's assistance included, but was not
limited to. providing false auditing documents relating to Banyon and RRA. .
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1449. Berenfeld's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against BERENFELD
SPRTI LER SHECHTER SHEER. LLP, for compensatory damages, together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 186 - CONVERSION
(against Scott Rothstein)
1450. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
it restated herein.
1451. This is a claim for conversion.
1452. As described more fully above. the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with D3's $13.500.000.00 in funds.
1453. Rothstein's conversion of D3's funds has permanently deprived D3 of its
property.
1454. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by D3 to make demand upon him for the return of its property would be
futile.
1455. Rothstein's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LW. requests judgment against SCOTT
ROTHSTEIN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
COUNT I.XXIX187 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Frank Spinosa)
1456. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1457. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1458. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with D3's $13.500.000.00 in funds.
1459. Rothstein's conversion of D3's funds has permanently deprived D3 of its
property.
1460. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by D3 to make demand upon him for the return of its property would be
futile.
1461. Spinosa actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance. to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving D3 of its property by deceiving D3 into turning its
property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1462. Spinosa's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
COUNT LXXX188 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Jennifer Kerstetter)
1463. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1464. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1465. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with D3's $13.500.000.00 in funds.
1466. Rothstein's conversion of D3's funds has permanently deprived D3 of its
property.
1467. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by D3 to make demand upon him for the return of its property would be
futile.
1468. Kerstetter actively assisted. and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving D3 of its property by deceiving D3 into turning its
property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1469. Kerstetter's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against JENNIFER
KERS 1 EIIER for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
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Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
COUNT LXXXI189 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Roseanne Caretskv)
1470. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1471. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1472. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1473. Caretsky knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1474. Caretsky actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of D3 through fraud. Caretsky's assistance included, but was not limited
to, providing false documentation to D3 that the RRA trust accounts contained substantial funds
when they did not.
1475. Caretsky's actions have directly caused injury and damage to D3.
1476. Caretsky's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC, requests judgment against ROSEANNE
CARETSKY for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT I.XXX14190 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
1477. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1478. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
Page 226 of 289
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Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
1479. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with D3's $13,500,000.00 in funds.
1480. Rothstein's conversion of D3's funds has permanently deprived D3 of its
property,
1481. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by D3 to make demand upon him for the return of its property would be
futile.
1482. At all times material hereto Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment
for TD Bank.
1483. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of TD Bank.
1484. At all times material hereto, Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
1485. TD Bank, through its employees while acting within the scope of their
employment, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving D3 of its property by allowing Rothstein to make
unauthorized withdrawals of its funds and by deceiving D3 into turning its property over to
Rothstein under false pretenses.
1486. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
Page 227 of 289
EFTA01085156
Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against TD BANK N.A.,
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT LXXXIIII91 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Debra Villegas)
1487. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1488. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1489. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with D3's $13,500,000.00 in funds.
1490. Rothstein's conversion of D3's funds has permanently deprived D3 of its
property.
1491. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by D3 to make demand upon him for the return of its property would be
futile.
1492. Villegas actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving D3 of its property by deceiving D3 into turning its
property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1493. Villegas's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
Page 228 of 289
EFTA01085157
Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against DEBRA
VILLEGAS for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 12-X-X-XIVI92 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Irene Stay)
1494. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1495. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1496. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with D3's $13.500.000.00 in funds.
1497. Rothstein's conversion of D3's funds has permanently deprived D3 of its
property.
1498. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by D3 to make demand upon him for the return of its property would be
futile.
1499. Stay actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving D3 of its property by deceiving D3 into turning its
property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1500. Stay's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
Page 229 of 289
EFTA01085158
Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (I.9)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB_LLC, requests judgment against IRENE STAY for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 193 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against George G. Levin)
1501. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1502. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1503. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with their $13,500.000.00 in funds.
1504. Rothstein's conversion of D3's funds has permanently deprived D3 of its
property.
1505. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by D3 to make demand upon him for the return of its property would be
futile.
1506. Levin actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving D3 of its property by representing that the settlement
agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, that they would be
paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule, and by deceiving D3 into turning its
property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1507. Levin's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
Page 230 of 289
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 091
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against GEORGE G.
LEVIN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 194 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Frank Preve)
1508. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1509. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1510. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with their $13,500.000.00 in funds.
1511. Rothstein's conversion of D3's funds has permanently deprived D3 of its
property.
1512. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by D3 to make demand upon him for the return of its property would be
futile.
1513. Preve actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving D3 of its property by representing that the settlement
agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, that they would be
paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule, and by deceiving D3 into turning its
property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1514. Preve's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
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EFTA01085160
Razorback Funding, LLC, et aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a al..
Case No.: 09-062943 ft%
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 195 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Banvon Income Fund, LP, and Banvon USVI, LLC)
1515. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1516. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1517. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with its $13.500.000.00 in funds.
1518. Rothstein's conversion of D3's funds has permanently deprived D3 of its
property.
1519. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by D3 to make demand upon him for the return of its property would be
futile.
1520. At all times material hereto. Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1521. At all times material hereto. Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1522. Banyon USVI and BIF. through its employees while acting within the scope of
their employment, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
Page 232 of 289
EFTA01085161
Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 ill%
Amended Complaint
temporarily or permanently depriving D3 of its property by representing that the settlement
agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, that they would be
paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule, and by deceiving D3 into turning its
property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1523. Banyon USVI's and BIF's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against BANYON
INCOME FUND. LP. and BANYON USVI. LLC.. for compensatory damages. together with
court costs and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 196 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Michael Szfranski)
1524. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1525. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1526. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with its $13,500,000.00 in funds.
1527. Rothstein's conversion of D3's funds has permanently deprived D3 of its
property.
1528. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by D3 to make demand upon him for the return of their property would be
futile.
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Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
1529. Szfranski actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving D3 of its property by verifying false bank statements
and deal documents and by deceiving D3 into turning its property over to Rothstein under false
pretenses.
1530. Szfranski's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC. requests judgment against judgment against
MICHAEL SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further
relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 197 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Onyx Capital Management)
1531. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1532. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1533. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with its $13,500,000.00 in funds.
1534. Rothstein's conversion of D3's funds has permanently deprived D3 of its
property.
1535. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by D3 to make demand upon him for the return of their property would be
futile.
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Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
1536. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
1537. Onyx, through its employees while acting within the scope of their employment,
actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either temporarily or
permanently depriving D3 of its property by verifying false bank statements and deal documents
and by deceiving D3 into turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1538. Onyx's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against judgment against
ONYX CAPITAL MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages, together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 198 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer. LLP)
1539. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1540. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1541. As described more fully above, the deals in which D3 invested were bogus and
Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with their $13.500,000.00 in funds.
1542. Rothstein's conversion of D3's funds has permanently deprived D3 of its
property.
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Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
1543. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by D3 to make demand upon him for the return of its property would be
futile.
1544. Berenfeld actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving D3 of its property by providing false auditing
documents relating to Banyon and RRA and by deceiving D3 into turning its property over to
Rothstein under false pretenses.
1545. Berenfeld's actions have directly caused injury and damages to D3.
WHEREFORE, D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC, requests judgment against BERENFELD
SPRTI LER SHECHTER SHEER. LLP, for compensatory damages, together with court costs and
such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 199 - NEGLIGENT SUPERVISION
(against TD Bank N-A.)
1546. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 407121 as
if restated herein.
1547. This is a claim for negligent supervision.
1548. As described more fully above, Spinosa, Kerstetter. and Caretsky participated,
with actual or constructive knowledge, in Rothstein's Ponzi scheme. Spinosa's, Kerstetter's. and
Caretsky's participation included, but was not limited to, providing D3 with false information
concerning the amounts deposited in RRA trust accounts and supplying investors with
misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
Page 236 of 289
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 091
Amended Complaint
1549. In reliance on Spinosa's. Kerstetter's, and Caretsky's representations, on October
21. 2009. D3 began sending payments to RRA's account at TD Bank. eventually funding a total
of $13,500,000.00.
1550. D3's reliance on Spinosa's. Kerstetter's. and Caretsky's representations was
reasonable and justified.
1551. TD Bank owed a duty to D3 to ensure that its employees were not actively
defrauding depositors by making false representations in order to trick them into making unsafe
deposits into trust accounts that they knew or reasonably should have known were being raided
by Rothstein.
1552. TD Bank breached its duties to D3 because it had actual or constructive notice
that its assistant manager and assistant vice president and branch manager were either
fraudulently or negligently participating in a scheme which resulted in the unauthorized raiding
of investors' deposits. and acted unreasonably by failing to investigate or take corrective action.
1553. As a direct and proximate result of TD Bank's failure to investigate or take
corrective action against Spinosa, Kerstetter. or Caretsky. D3 has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. D3 CAPITAL CLUB_LLC. requests judgment against TD BANK N.A.
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
Page 237 of 289
EFTA01085166
Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
COUNT LXXXV200 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Scott Rothsteinl
1554. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1555. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1556. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1557. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein knowingly made material false
statements and representations. including but not limited to representing that the settlement
agreements purchased by investors were real, that they had been fully funded, and that they
would be paid out to investors over a predetermined schedule.
1558. Rothstein intended BFMC to act on his knowingly false representations.
1559. BFMC justifiably relied upon Rothstein's representations to its detriment.
1560. As a direct and proximate result of Rothstein's false statements, BFMC has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC, requests judgment against SCOTT
ROTHSTEIN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT LXXXV1201 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank Spinosa)
1561. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1562. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
1563. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1564. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Spinosa knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, supplying investors with false bank
account statements and misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement
accounts.
1565. Spinosa intended BFMC to act on his knowingly false representations.
1566. BFMC justifiably relied upon Spinosa's representations to its detriment.
1567. As a direct and proximate result of Spinosa's false statements, BFMC has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC. requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 132XXX-VH202 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
1568. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1569. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1570. At all times material hereto. Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of TD Bank.
1571. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank.
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Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
1572. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, TD Bank. through Spinosa, knowingly made
material false statements and representations including. but not limited to. supplying investors
with false bank account statements and supplying investors with misleading and untrue written
assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
1573. TD Bank, through Spinosa, intended BFMC to act on their knowingly false
representations.
1574. BFMC justifiably relied upon TD Bank's. through Spinosa's representations. to
their detriment.
1575. As a direct and proximate result of TD Bank's, made through Spinosa's, false
statements. BFMC has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC, requests judgment against TD BANK,
N.A., for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 121OOWIR203 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against David Boden)
1576. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1577. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1578. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1579. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Roden knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, making misleading and untrue
assurances concerning the settlement agreements and accounts.
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Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
1580. Boden intended BFMC to act on his knowingly false representations.
1581. BFMC justifiably relied upon Boden's representations to its detriment.
1582. As a direct and proximate result of Boden's false statements. BFMC has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC, requests judgment against DAVID
BODEN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 12-1Oa-V-LX204 - FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Andrew Barnett)
1583. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4-0-7121 as
if restated herein.
1584. This is a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation.
1585. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1586. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Barnett knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, supplying BFMC with false
information about the identity of the defendant who was purportedly funding the settlement.
1587. Barnett intended BFMC to act on his knowingly false representations.
1588. BFMC justifiably relied upon Barnett's representations to its detriment.
1589. As a direct and proximate result of Barnett's false statements. BFMC has
sustained damages.
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Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC, requests judgment against ANDREW
BARNEY!' for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT X€205 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Frank Spinosa)
1590. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1591. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
1592. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1593. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Spinosa made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to, supplying investors with false bank account
statements and misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
1594. When making the false statements and representations. Spinosa either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
1595. Spinosa owed BFMC a duty of care because he knew or had reason to know that
BFMC was placing trust and confidence in him and relying on him to inform it.
1596. Spinosa breached his duty to BFMC by making false representations with the
intention that BFMC rely on them.
1597. BFMC justifiably relied upon Spinosa's representations to its detriment.
1598. As a direct and proximate result of Spinosa's false statements. BFMC has
sustained damages.
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Razorback Funding, LLC,a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 (19)
Amended Complaint
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC. requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT XG1206 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
1599. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1600. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
1601. At all times material hereto. Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of T.D. Bank.
1602. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1603. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. TD Bank, through Spinosa. made material
false statements and representations, including, but not limited to. showing investors false
statements of the amounts in RRA trust accounts and providing misleading and untrue written
assurances concerning the settlement accounts..
1604. When making the false statements and representations, TD Bank. through
Spinosa, either knew or reasonably should have known that they were false.
1605. TD Bank owed BFMC a duty of care because it knew or had reason to know that
BFMC was placing trust and confidence in her and relying on it to inform them.
1606. TD Bank breached its duty to BFMC by making false representations, through
Spinosa, with the intention that BFMC rely on them.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 091
Amended Complaint
1607. BFMC justifiably relied upon TD Bank's. through Spinosa's. representations to
its detriment.
1608. As a direct and proximate result of TD Bank's representations, made through
Spinosa. BFMC has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC. requests judgment against TD BANK
N.A., for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT XGII207 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against David Boden)
1609. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1610. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
1611. As described more fully above. Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1612. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Roden knowingly made material false
statements and representations including, but not limited to, making misleading and untrue
assurances concerning the settlement agreements and accounts.
1613. When making the false statements and representations. Boden either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
1614. Boden owed BFMC a duty of care by affirmatively and voluntarily undertaking to
offer BFMC information.
1615. Boden breached his duty to BFMC by making false representations with the
intention that BFMC rely on them.
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Razorback Funding, LLC, a aL, v. TD Bank N.A., a aL.
Case No.: 09-062943 091
Amended Complaint
1616. BFMC justifiably relied upon Boden's representations to its detriment.
1617. As a direct and proximate result of Boden's false statements. BFMC has sustained
damages.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC, requests judgment against DAVID
BODEN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 208 - NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
(against Andrew Barnett)
1618. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through +0-7121 as
if restated herein.
1619. This is a claim for negligent misrepresentation.
1620. As described more fully above, Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through
his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1621. In furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Barnett made material false statements and
representations including, but not limited to. supplying BFMC with false information about the
identity of the defendant who was purportedly funding the settlement.
1622. When making the false statements and representations. Bamett either knew or
reasonably should have known that they were false.
1623. Barnett owed BFMC a duty of care by affirmatively and voluntarily undertaking
to offer BFMC information.
1624. Barnett breached his duty to BFMC by making false representations with the
intention that BFMC rely on them.
1625. BFMC justifiably relied upon Barnett's representations to its detriment.
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1626. As a direct and proximate result of Barnett's false statements. BFMC has
sustained damages.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC, requests judgment against ANDREW
BARNETT for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT XG141209 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Frank Spinosal
1627. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 407121 as
if restated herein.
1628. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1629. Spinosa was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where BFMC's
purported settlement funds were deposited, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty,
and care to BFMC. Spinosa was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account
containing the funds to which D3 had an exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein
had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to BFMC.
1630. Spinosa was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to BFMC.
1631. Spinosa actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of BFMC and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1632. Spinosa's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC, requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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COUNT XCIV210 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against TD Bank. N.A.)
1633. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1634. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1635. At all times material hereto, Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of TD Bank.
1636. TD Bank was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where BFMC's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty
and care to BFMC. TD Bank was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account
containing the funds to which BFMC had an exclusive right to collect in the near future,
Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty. and care to BFMC.
1637. TD Bank was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to
their detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to BFMC.
1638. TD Bank. through its employees acting within the scope of their employment
actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of
BFMC and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1639. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC, requests judgment against TD BANK
N.A.. for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT XCV211 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against David Boden)
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1640. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 407121 as
if restated herein.
1641. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1642. Boden was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where BFMC's
purported settlement funds were deposited, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty,
and care to BFMC. Boden was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account containing
the funds to which BFMC had an exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had
fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty, and care to BFMC.
1643. Boden was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to BFMC.
1644. Boden actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of BFMC and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1645. Boden's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC, requests judgment against DAVID
BODEN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT XCVI212 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Debra Villegasi
1646. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1647. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
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1648. Villegas was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where BFMC's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to BFMC. Villegas was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account
containing the funds to which BFMC had an exclusive right to collect in the near future,
Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to BFMC.
1649. Villegas was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment. and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to BFMC.
1650. Villegas actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of BFMC and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1651. Villegas's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC. requests judgment against DEBRA
VILLEGAS for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT XCVII213 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
fgainst Irene Stay)
1652. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1653. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1654. Stay was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where BFMC's
purported settlement funds were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to BFMC. Stay was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account containing
the funds to which BFMC had an exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had
fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to BFMC.
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1655. Stay was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment. and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to BFMC.
1656. Stay actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of BFMC and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1657. Stay's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT_LLC, requests judgment against IRENE STAY
for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 214 - AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Andrew Barnett)
1658. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1659. This is a claim for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.
1660. Barnett was aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account where BFMC's
purported settlement funds were deposited, Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty
and care to BFMC. Barnett was also aware that as trustee of the attorney trust account
containing the funds to which BFMC had an exclusive right to collect in the near future
Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to BFMC.
1661. Barnett was aware that Rothstein was financially exploiting the investors to their
detriment, and was aware that Rothstein was breaching his fiduciary obligations to BFMC.
1662. Barnett actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of BFMC and his breaches of fiduciary duty.
1663. Barnett's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
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WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC, requests judgment against ANDREW
BARNEY!' for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 215 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against Scott Rothstein)
1664. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1665. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
1666. As trustee of the attorney trust account where BFMC's purported settlement funds
were deposited. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty. loyalty, and care to BFMC.
Additionally, as trustee of the attorney trust account containing the funds to which BFMC had an
exclusive right to collect in the near future. Rothstein had fiduciary duties of honesty, loyalty,
and care to BFMC.
1667. Rothstein breached his fiduciary duties by raiding the RRA trust accounts for his
personal use.
1668. Rothstein's actions have directly caused injury and damages to BFMC.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC, requests judgment against SCOTT
ROTHSTEIN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT XCVIII216 - BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
1669. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 40-7121 as
if restated herein.
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1670. This is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty.
1671. At all times material hereto. Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of TD Bank.
1672. In Florida, a bank assumes a fiduciary duty with its customer under special
circumstances where the bank knows or has reason to know that the customer is placing trust and
confidence in the bank and is relying on the bank to so counsel and inform him. Under the
circumstances outlined above, whereby TD Bank knew that BFMC was relying on Spinosa's
assurances to BFMC of the precautions in place to prevent improper withdrawals from its
account, TD Bank was a fiduciary of BFMC and owed BFMC the fiduciary duties of honesty,
loyalty, and care.
1673. TD Bank breached its fiduciary duties through the actions of its employees by
either ignoring or actively assisting and providing substantial assistance to Rothstein in its
financial exploitation of BFMC.
1674. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC, requests judgment against TD BANK
N.A., for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT XGIX217 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Frank Spinosa)
1675. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 40-7121 as
if restated herein.
1676. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
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1677. As described more fully above, the deals in which BFMC invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
1678. Spinosa knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1679. Spinosa actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of BFMC through fraud. Spinosa's assistance included, but was not
limited to. supplying BFMC with false bank account statements and misleading and untrue
written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
1680. Spinosa's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC, requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 9218 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
1681. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 407121 as
if restated herein.
1682. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1683. As described more fully above, the deals in which Razorback invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1684. At all times material hereto Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment
for TD Bank.
1685. TD Bank knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1686. TD Bank, through Spinosa, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance,
to Rothstein in his financial exploitation of BFMC through fraud. TD Bank's assistance
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included, but was not limited to, providing false documentation to BFMC that the RRA trust
accounts contained substantial funds when they did not and supplying investors with misleading
and untrue written assurances concerning the settlement accounts.
1687. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC. requests judgment against TD BANK
N.A., for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
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COUNT €1219 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against David Bodenj
1688. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1689. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1690. As described more fully above, the deals in which BFMC invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1691. Boden knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1692. Boden actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of BFMC through fraud. Boden's assistance included, but was not limited
to, making assurances to BFMC that there were safeguards in place to protect its deposits, all the
time knowing that no such safeguards existed.
1693. Boden's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC, requests judgment against DAVID
BODEN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT €11220 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Debra Villegas)
1694. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1695. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1696. As described more fully above. the deals in which BFMC invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank.
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1697. Villegas knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1698. Villegas actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of all of the investor victims of Rothstein's Ponzi scheme, including
BFMC, through fraud by furnishing false bank account statements and wire transfers to investors
in order to induce them to invest despite having actual or constructive knowledge that the
investments were a Ponzi scheme.
1699. Villegas's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC, requests judgment against DEBRA
VILLEGAS for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT GIII221 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Andrew-BarnettIrene Stavi
1700. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1701. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1702. As described more fully above, the deals in which BFMC invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1703. Stay knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1704. Stay actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of all of the investor victims of Rothstein's Ponzi scheme, including
BFMC, through fraud by furnishing false bank account statements and wire transfers to investors
in order to induce them to invest despite having actual or constructive knowledge that the
investments were a Ponzi scheme.
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1705. Stay's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC. requests judgment against IRENE STAY
for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 222 - AIDING AND ABETTING FRAUD
(against Andrew Barnett)
1706. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1707. This is a claim for aiding and abetting fraud.
1708. As described more fully above, the deals in which BFMC invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank.
1709. Barnett knew of Rothstein's fraudulent scheme.
1710. Barnett actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in his
financial exploitation of all of the investor victims of Rothstein's Ponzi scheme, including
BFMC. through fraud. Barnett's assistance included, but was not limited to. supplying BFMC
with false information about the identity of the defendant who was purportedly funding the
settlement despite having actual or constructive knowledge that the settlements were part of a
Ponzi scheme.
1711. Bamett's actions have directly caused injury and damage to BFMC.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC, requests judgment against ANDREW
BARNETT for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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COUNT CI-V223 - CONVERSION
(against Scott Rothstein)
1712. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1713. This is a claim for conversion.
1714. As described more fully above, the deals in which BFMC invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of BFMC when he absconded with BFMC's $2,400,000.00 in funds.
1715. Rothstein's conversion of BFMC's funds has permanently deprived BFMC of its
property.
1716. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by BFMC to make demand upon him for the return of its property would
be futile.
1717. Rothstein's actions have directly caused injury and damages to BFMC.
WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC, requests judgment against SCOTT
ROTHSTEIN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT CV224 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Frank Spinosa)
1718. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1719. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
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1720. As described more fully above, the deals in which BFMC invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of BFMC when he absconded with D3' s $2,400,000.00 in funds.
1721. Rothstein's conversion of BFMC's funds has permanently deprived BFMC of its
property,
1722. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by BFMC to make demand upon him for the return of its property would
be futile.
1723. Spinosa actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving BFMC of its property by deceiving BFMC into
turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1724. Spinosa's actions have directly caused injury and damages to BFMC.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC, requests judgment against FRANK A.
SPINOSA for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT CVI22S - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
1725. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 407121 as
if restated herein.
1726. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1727. As described more fully above, the deals in which BFMC invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank. In
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furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of BFMC when he absconded with BFMC $2.400.000.00 in funds.
1728. Rothstein's conversion of BFMC' s funds has permanently deprived BFMC of its
property.
1729. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by BFMC to make demand upon him for the return of its property would
be futile.
1730. At all times material hereto Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment
for TD Bank.
1731. TD Bank, through its employees while acting within the scope of their
employment, actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving BFMC of its property by allowing Rothstein to make
unauthorized withdrawals of its funds and by deceiving BFMC into turning its property over to
Rothstein under false pretenses.
1732. TD Bank's actions have directly caused injury and damages to BFMC.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT, requests judgment against TD BANK N.A., for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT €V11226 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against David Baden)
1733. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1734. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
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1735. As described more fully above, the deals in which BFMC invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA. and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with BFMC's $2,400,000.00 in funds.
1736. Rothstein's conversion of BFMC's funds has permanently deprived BFMC of its
property,
1737. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by BFMC to make demand upon him for the return of its property would
be futile.
1738. Boden actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving BFMC of its property by deceiving BFMC into turning its
property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1739. Boden's actions have directly caused injury and damages to BFMC.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC, requests judgment against DAVID
BODEN for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT CVIII227 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Debra Villegas)
1740. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1741. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1742. As described more fully above, the deals in which BFMC invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm, RRA, and through TD Bank. In
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furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with BFMC's $2.400.000.00 in funds.
1743. Rothstein's conversion of BFMC's funds has permanently deprived BFMC of its
property.
1744. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by BFMC to make demand upon him for the return of its property would
be futile.
1745. Villegas actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving BFMC of its property by deceiving BFMC into
turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1746. Villegas's actions have directly caused injury and damages to BFMC.
1747. WHEREFORE. BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC. requests judgment against DEBRA
VILLEGAS for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT C1X228 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(aeainst Andrew-BarnettIrene Stay)
1748. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1749. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1750. As described more fully above, the deals in which BFMC invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme, Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of D3 when he absconded with BFMC's $2,400,000.00 in funds.
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1751. Rothstein's conversion of BFMC's funds has permanently deprived BFMC of its
property.
1752. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by BFMC to make demand upon him for the return of its property would
be futile.
1753. Stay actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in either
temporarily or permanently depriving BFMC of its property by deceiving BFMC into turning its
property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1754. Stay's actions have directly caused injury and damages to BFMC.
1755. WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT, LLC, requests judgment against IRENE
STAY for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT 229 - AIDING AND ABETTING CONVERSION
(against Andrew Barnett)
1756. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1757. This is a claim for aiding and abetting conversion.
1758. As described more fully above, the deals in which BFMC invested were bogus
and Rothstein was operating a Ponzi scheme through his firm. RRA, and through TD Bank. In
furtherance of the Ponzi scheme. Rothstein exercised unauthorized dominion and control over
the property of BFMC when he absconded with BFMC's $2,400,000.00 in funds.
1759. Rothstein's conversion of BFMC's funds has permanently deprived BFMC of its
property.
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1760. Based upon Rothstein having initially fled the country after emptying out the trust
accounts, any attempts by BFMC to make demand upon him for the return of its property would
be futile.
1761. Barnett actively assisted, and provided substantial assistance, to Rothstein in
either temporarily or permanently depriving BFMC of its property by deceiving BFMC into
turning its property over to Rothstein under false pretenses.
1762. Barnett's actions have directly caused injury and damages to BFMC.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC, requests judgment against ANDREW
BARNETT for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT OO30 - NEGLIGENT SUPERVISION
(against TD Bank. N.A.1
1763. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1764. This is a claim for negligent supervision.
1765. As described more fully above. Spinosa participated, with actual or constructive
knowledge, in Rothstein's Ponzi scheme. Spinosa's participation included, but was not limited
to. providing BFMC with false information concerning the amounts deposited in RRA trust
accounts and supplying investors with misleading and untrue written assurances concerning the
settlement accounts.
1766. In reliance on Spinosa's representations, on October 15, 2009. BFMC wired
$2,400,000.00 to RRA's TD Bank account.
1767. BFMC's reliance on Spinosa's representations was reasonable and justified.
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1768. TD Bank owed a duty to BFMC to ensure that its employees were not actively
defrauding depositors by making false representations in order to trick them into making unsafe
deposits into trust accounts that they knew or reasonably should have known were being raided
by Rothstein.
1769. TD Bank breached its duties to BFMC because it had actual or constructive notice
that its assistant manager and assistant vice president and branch manager were either
fraudulently or negligently participating in a scheme which resulted in the unauthorized raiding
of investors' deposits, and acted unreasonably by failing to investigate or take corrective action.
1770. As a direct and proximate result of TD Bank's failure to investigate or take
corrective action against Spinosa, BFMC has sustained damages.
WHEREFORE, BFMC INVESTMENT. LLC, requests judgment against it BANK
N.A., for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court
deems proper.
COUNT GX-1231 • CIVIL CONSPIRACY
Jagainst Scott Rothstein)
1771. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1772. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1773. As described more fully above, Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky. Roden,
Villegas. Barnett. Stay. Preve. and-Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF. and
Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi scheme. In
doing so, Rothstein acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of his and the
other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the existence of legitimate
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investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than his own blatant
fabrications.
1774. Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve,
and—Szfranski, Levin. TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF, and Berenfeld acted in their
respective roles, as described supra. according to a predetermined and commonly understood and
accepted plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors
including Plaintiffs.
1775. The overt acts of Rothstein, Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Roden, Villegas,
Barnett, Stay, Preve, and Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF, and Berenfeld
were contrary to law, as stated above.
1776. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Rothstein. Spinosa,
Kerstetter. Caretsky. Boden. Villegas. Barnett. Stay. Preve. Szfranski, Levin. TD Bank. Onyx
Banyon USVI, BIF, and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and unknown,
to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful overt acts
aroximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1777. Rothstein and his co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and damage
to Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC;; D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC; • BFMC
1NVESTEMENTINVESTMENT, LLC;; LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON
ALLMEN DYNASTY TRUST,: D&L PARTNERS. LP,; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of
the DAVID VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against SCOTT
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ROTHSTEIN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT GX-H232 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against TD Bank, N.A.)
1778. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 40-7121 as
if restated herein.
1779. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1780. At all times material hereto. Spinosa was acting in the scope of his employment as
Regional Vice President of T.D. Bank.
1781. At all times material hereto. Kerstetter was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant manager of T.D. Bank.
1782. At all times material hereto, Caretsky was acting in the scope of her employment
as an assistant vice president and branch manager of TD Bank.
1783. As described more fully above. TD Bank. acting through its employees. and
Rothstein. Boden. Villegas. Barnett. and-Stay. Preve. Szfranski. Levin. Onyx. Banyon USVI
BIR and Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi
scheme. In doing so, TD Bank acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of
Rothstein and the other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the
existence of legitimate investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than
blatant fabrications by Rothstein.
1784. TD. through its employees, and Rothstein, Roden, Villegas. Barnett, anti—Stay.
Preve, Szfranski, Levin. Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIR and Berenfeld acted in their respective roles,
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as described supra, according to a predetermined and commonly understood and accepted plan
of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors, including Plaintiffs.
1785. The overt acts of TD Bank. Rothstein, Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden,
Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve, Szfranski, Levin, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF, and PreveBerenfeld
were contrary to law, as stated above.
1786. There was a meeting of the minds between and among TD Bank, through its
employees. fed-Rothstein. Roden. Villegas. Barnett. Stay. Preve. Szfranski, Levin. Onyx
Banyon USVI, BIF, and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and unknown,
to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful overt acts
aroximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1787. TD Bank's and its co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and
damage to Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC;; D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC;. BFMC
1NVESTEMENTINVESTMENT, LLC;; LINDA VON ALLMENT as Trustee of the VON
ALLMEN DYNASTY TRUST;; D&L PARTNERS. LP;; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of
the DAVID VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against TD
BANK. N.A., for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT CMII233 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against Frank Spinosa)
1788. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 447121 as
if restated herein.
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1789. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1790. As described more fully above. Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky. Boden
Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve, and Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank. Onyx, Banyon USVI. BIF, and
Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi scheme. In
doing so. Spinosa acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of Rothstein and
the other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the existence of
legitimate investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than blatant
fabrications by Rothstein.
1791. Rothstein, Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve,
and Szfranski. Levin, TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF, and Berenfeld acted in their
respective roles, as described supra, according to a predetermined and commonly understood and
accepted plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors
including Plaintiffs.
1792. The overt acts of Rothstein, Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas,
Barnett, Stay. Preve, and-Szfranski, Levin. I'D Bank, Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld
were contrary to law, as stated above.
1793. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Rothstein. Spinosa
Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas, Barnett. Stay, Preve, Szfranski, Levin. TD Bank. Onyx,
Banyon USVI, BIF, and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and unknown,
to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful overt acts
proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
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1794. Spinosa's and his co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and damage
to Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC-; D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC-• BFMC
R4-V-ES-T-EMENTINVESTMENT, LLC;; LINDA VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the VON
ALLMEN DYNASTY TRUST,: D&L PARTNERS. LP,; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of
the DAVID VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against
FRANK SPINOSA for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief
as the Court deems proper.
COUNT CXIV234 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against Jennifer Kerstetter)
1795. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 4-0-7121 as
if restated herein.
1796. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1797. As described more fully above. Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky. Boden
Villegas, Barnett, Stay. Preve. and-Szfranski. Levin, TD Bank, Onyx. Banyon USVI, BIF, and
Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi scheme. In
doing so. Kerstetter acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of Rothstein and
the other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the existence of
legitimate investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than blatant
fabrications by Rothstein.
1798. Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas, Barnett, Stay. Preve,
and—Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld acted in their
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respective roles, as described above supra. according to a predetermined and commonly
understood and accepted plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from
investors, including Plaintiffs.
1799. The overt acts of Rothstein, Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas,
Barnett, Stay, Preve, and-Szfranski, Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI, BIF. and Berenfeld
were contrary to law, as stated above.
1800. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Rothstein. Spinosa
Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas, Barnett. Stay, Preve, Szfranski, Levin. TD Bank, Onyx,
Banyon USVI, BIF, and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and unknown,
to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful overt acts
proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1801. Kerstetter's and her co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and
damage to Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLCT; D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC; • BFMC
IN-V-ESTEMENTINVESTMENT. LLC-; LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON
ALLMEN DYNASTY TRUST-; D&L PARTNERS. LPT.; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of
the DAVID VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against
JENNIFER KERS lbl 1 ER for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such
further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT CXV235 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against Roseanne Caretskv)
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1802. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 4-0-7121 as
if restated herein.
1803. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1804. As described more fully above, Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden,
Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve, ao€1-Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF, and
Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi scheme. In
doing so. Caretsky acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of Rothstein and
the other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the existence of
legitimate investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than blatant
fabrications by Rothstein.
1805. Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden. Villegas, Barnett. Stay. Preve,
and—Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld acted in their
respective roles, as described supra. according to a predetermined and commonly understood and
accepted plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors,
including Plaintiffs.
1806. The overt acts of Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden. Villegas
Barnett. Stay. Preve. and-Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. SW. and Berenfeld
were contrary to law, as stated above.
1807. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Rothstein, Spinosa,
Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden Villegas, Barnett. Stay, Preve. Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank Onyx,
Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and unknown,
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to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful overt acts
proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1808. Caretsky's and her co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and
damage to Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC-; D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC-; BFMC
INVESTEMENTINVESTMENT, LLC-; LINDA VON ALLMEN- as Trustee of the VON
ALLMEN DYNASTY TRUST:: D&L PARTNERS. LP:: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of
the DAVID VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against
ROSEANNE CARETSKY for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further
relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT CXVI236 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against David Boden)
1809. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 407121 as
if restated herein.
1810. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1811. As described more fully above, Rothstein, Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden,
Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve, and-Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank, Onyx. Banyon USVI, BIF, and
Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi scheme. In
doing so. Boden acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of Rothstein and the
other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the existence of legitimate
investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than blatant fabrications by
Rothstein.
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1812. Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden. Villegas, Barnett. Stay. Preve,
and—Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIR and Berenfeld acted in their
respective roles, as described supra. according to a predetermined and commonly understood and
accepted plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors,
including Plaintiffs.
1813. The overt acts of Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter. Caretsky. Boden, Villegas
Barnett. Stay. Preve. and-Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIR and Berenfeld
were contrary to law, as stated above.
1814. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Rothstein, Spinosa,
Kerstetter. Caretsky, Roden, Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve. Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank. Onyx,
Banyon USVI. BM. and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and unknown,
to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful overt acts
proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1815. Boden's and his co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and damage
to Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC-: D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC;: BFMC
INV-ES-TEMENTINVESTMENT. LLC-: LINDA VON ALLMEN- as Trustee of the VON
ALLMEN DYNASTY TRUST;; D&L PARTNERS, LP;: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of
the DAVID VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against DAVID
BODEN for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
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COUNT CXVII237 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against Debra Villegasi
1816. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs I through 447121 as
if restated herein.
1817. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1818. As described more fully above. Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden,
Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve, arid-Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF, and
Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi scheme. In
doing so. Villegas acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of Rothstein and
the other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the existence of
legitimate investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than blatant
fabrications by Rothstein.
1819. Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden, Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve
and—Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BE and Berenfeld acted in their
respective roles, as described supra. according to a predetermined and commonly understood and
accepted plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors,
including Plaintiffs.
1820. The overt acts of Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden. Villegas
Barnett, Stay. Preve. and-Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF, and Berenfeld
were contrary to law, as stated above.
1821. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Rothstein. Spinosa.
Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas, Barnett. Stay. Preve, Szfranski, Levin. TD Bank. Onyx,
Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and unknown
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to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful overt acts
proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1822. Villegas's and her co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and damage
to Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC-: D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC-; BFMC
INVESTEMENTINVESTMENT, LLC-; LINDA VON ALLMEN- as Trustee of the VON
ALLMEN DYNASTY TRUST:: D&L PARTNERS. LP:: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of
the DAVID VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against
DEBRA VILLEGAS for compensatory damages together with court costs and such further
relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT GXV-111238 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against Andrew Barnett)
1823. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 4O7121 as
if restated herein.
1824. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1825. As described more fully above, Rothstein, Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Roden,
Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve, and-Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI, BIF, and
Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi scheme. In
doing so. Villegas acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of Rothstein and
the other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the existence of
legitimate investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than blatant
fabrications by Rothstein.
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1826. Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden. Villegas, Barnett. Stay. Preve,
and—Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld acted in their
respective roles, as described supra. according to a predetermined and commonly understood and
accepted plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors,
including Plaintiffs.
1827. The overt acts of Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter. Caretsky. Boden. Villegas
Barnett. Stay. Preve. and-Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF, and Berenfeld
were contrary to law, as stated above.
1828. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Rothstein, Spinosa,
Kerstetter. Caretsky, Roden, Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve. Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank. Onyx,
Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and unknown,
to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful overt acts
proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1829. Barnett's and his co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and damage
to Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC-: D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLG. BFMC
INVES-TEMENTINVESTMENT. LLC-: LINDA VON ALLMEN- as Trustee of the VON
ALLMEN DYNASTY TRUST;; D&L PARTNERS, LP,: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of
the DAVID VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against
ANDREW BARNETT for compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further
relief as the Court deems proper.
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COUNT GNIX2,39 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against Frank Preve)
1830. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 40-7121 as
if restated herein.
1831. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1832. As described more fully above. Rothstein. SpinozaSpinosa, Kerstetter. Caretsky,
Boden. Villegas. Barnett, Stay, Preve, and-Szfranski, Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI
BIF. and Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi
scheme. In doing so, Preve acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of
Rothstein and the other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the
existence of legitimate investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than
blatant fabrications by Rothstein.
1833. Rothstein. SpinozaSpinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky. Roden, Villegas. Bamett. Stay
Preve and-Szfranski. Levin, TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF. and Berenfeld acted in their
respective roles, as described supra, according to a predetermined and commonly understood and
accepted plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors,
including Plaintiffs.
1834. The overt acts of Rothstein. SpinozaSpinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky. Boden
Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve, and-Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx, Banyon USVI. BIF. and
Berenfeld were contrary to law, as stated above.
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1835. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Rothstein
SpifteatSpinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky. Boden. Villegas. Barnett. Stay. Preve. Szfranski. Levin
TD Bank. Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF, and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both
known and unknown, to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit
these unlawful overt acts proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1836. Preve's and his co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and damage to
Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC;; D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC; • BFMC
INVESTEMENTINVESTMENT, LLC;; LINDA VON ALLMEN; as Trustee of the VON
ALLMEN DYNASTY TRUST;: D&L PARTNERS. LP;: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of
the DAVID VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN
VON ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against
FRANK PREVE for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT 240 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against Irene Stav)
1837. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1838. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1839. As described more fully above. Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky. Boden
Villegas, Barnett, Stay. Preve, Szfranski, Levin. TD Bank. Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIR and
Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi scheme. In
doing so, Stay acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of Rothstein and the
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other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the existence of legitimate
investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than blatant fabrications by
Rothstein.
1840. Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve,
Szfranski, Levin. TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI. BIF, and Berenfeld acted in their respective
roles, as described supra. according to a predetermined and commonly understood and accepted
plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors. including
Plaintiffs.
1841. The overt acts of Rothstein, Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas,
Barnett, Stay, Preve, Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF, and Berenfeld were
contrary to law, as stated above.
1842. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Rothstein. Spinosa
Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas, Barnett. Stay, Preve, Szfranski, Levin. TD Bank, Onyx.
Banyon USVI, BIF, and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and unknown,
to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful overt acts
proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1843. Stay's and her co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and damage to
Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE, RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC; D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC; BFMC
INVESTMENT. LW; LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
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LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against IRENE STAY for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 241 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against Michael Szfranski)
1844. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1845. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1846. As described more fully above. Rothstein, Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden,
Villegas. Barnett. Stay. Preve, Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF. and
Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi scheme. In
doing so, Szfranski acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of Rothstein and
the other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the existence of
legitimate investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than blatant
fabrications by Rothstein.
1847. Rothstein, Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas, Barnett. Stay, Preve,
Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF, and Berenfeld acted in their respective
roles, as described supra. according to a predetermined and commonly understood and accepted
plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors, including
Plaintiffs.
1848. The overt acts of Rothstein, Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden, Villegas,
Barnett, Stay, Preve, Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF, and Berenfeld were
contrary to law, as stated above.
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1849. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Rothstein. Spinosa,
Kerstetter. Caretsky. Boden. Villegas. Barnett. Stay. Preve. Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx
Banyon USVI, BIF, and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and unknown,
to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful overt acts
proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1850. Szfranski and his co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and damage
to Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING, LLC; D3 CAPITAL CLUB, LLC: BFMC
INVESTMENT, LLC; LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against MICHAEL
SZFRANSKI for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as the
Court deems proper.
COUNT 242 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against Onyx Capital Management)
1851. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1852. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1853. At all times material hereto. Szfranski was acting in the scope of his employment
as president of Onyx.
1854. As described more fully above, Onyx, through Szfranski, and Rothstein, Spinosa,
Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden, Villegas, Barnett. Stay, Preve. Levin, TD Bank, Banyon USVI, BIF,
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and Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi scheme. In
doing so. Onyx acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of Rothstein and the
other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the existence of legitimate
investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than blatant fabrications by
Rothstein.
1855. Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden. Villegas, Barnett. Stay. Preve,
Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld acted in their respective
roles, as described supra, according to a predetermined and commonly understood and accepted
plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors, including
Plaintiffs.
1856. The overt acts of Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden. Villegas
Barnett. Stay. Preve, Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF, and Berenfeld were
contrary to law, as stated above.
1857. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Onyx, through Szfranski,
and Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden. Villegas, Barnett. Stay. Preve, Levin, TD
Bank. Banyon USVI, BIF. and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and
unknown, to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful
overt acts proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1858. Onyx's and its co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and damage to
Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC; D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC: BFMC
INVESTMENT. LLC: LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
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TRUST; D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST: ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST: and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against ONYX CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT for compensatory damages, together with court costs and such further relief as
the Court deems proper.
COUNT 243 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against George G. Levin
1859. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1860. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1861. As described more fully above, Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden,
Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve, Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF, and
Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi scheme. In
doing so. Levin acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of Rothstein and the
other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the existence of legitimate
investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than blatant fabrications by
Rothstein.
1862. Rothstein, Spinosa, Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden. Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve
Szfranski, Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld acted in their respective
roles, as described supra. according to a predetermined and commonly understood and accepted
plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors, including
Plaintiffs.
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1863. The overt acts of Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter. Caretsky. Roden. Villegas
Barnett. Stay. Preve. Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld were
contrary to law, as stated above.
1864. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Rothstein, Spinosa,
Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden Villegas, Barnett. Stay, Preve. Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank, Onyx
Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and unknown
to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful overt acts
proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1865. Levin's and his co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and damage to
Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC; D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC; BFMC
INVESTMENT. LLC: LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against GEORGE G. LEVIN for
compensatory damages. together with court costs and such further relief as the Court deems
proper.
COUNT 244 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against Banyon Income Fund, LP, and Banyon USVI, LLC)
1866. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1867. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
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1868. At all times material hereto, Levin was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief executive officer of Banyon USVI and BM.
1869. At all times material hereto, Preve was acting in the scope of his employment as
the chief operating officer or agent of Banyon USVI and BIF.
1870. As described more fully above, Banyon USVI and BIF, through its employees
and Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden, Villegas. Bamett. Stay, Szfranski, TD
Bank. Onyx. and Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal
Ponzi scheme. In doing so, Banyon USVI and BIF acted with full knowledge and awareness that
the activities of Rothstein and the other co-conspirators were designed to give the false
impression of the existence of legitimate investment opportunities when in fact the investments
were no more than blatant fabrications by Rothstein.
1871. Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky. Roden. Villegas, Barnett. Stay. Preve
Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF. and Berenfeld acted in their respective
roles, as described supra, according to a predetermined and commonly understood and accepted
jan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors, including
Plaintiffs.
1872. The overt acts of Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden. Villegas
Barnett. Stay, Preve, Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF. and Berenfeld were
contrary to law, as stated above.
1873. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Banyon USVI and BIF,
through its employees, and Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter. Caretsky, Boden. Villegas. Barnett,
Stay Szfranski, TD Bank. Onyx. and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known
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and unknown, to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these
unlawful overt acts proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1874. Banyon USVI's and BIF's and their co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused
injury and damage to Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC; D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC; BFMC
INVESTMENT, LLC; LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST: D&L PARTNERS. LP: DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN KRETSCHMAR request judgment against BANYON INCOME
FUND. LP, and BANYON USVI, LLC., for compensatory damages. together with court costs
and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
COUNT 245 - CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(against Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter Sheer, LLP)
1875. Plaintiffs incorporate the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 121 as if
restated herein.
1876. This is a claim for civil conspiracy.
1877. As described more fully above, Rothstein, Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky, Roden,
Villegas, Barnett. Stay, Preve, Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank, Onyx, Banyon USVI, BIF, and
Berenfeld knowingly acted in concert to market and implement the illegal Ponzi scheme. In
doing so. Berenfeld acted with full knowledge and awareness that the activities of Rothstein and
the other co-conspirators were designed to give the false impression of the existence of
legitimate investment opportunities when in fact the investments were no more than blatant
fabrications by Rothstein.
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1878. Rothstein. Spinosa. Kerstetter, Caretsky, Boden. Villegas, Barnett. Stay. Preve,
Szfranski, Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld acted in their respective
roles, as described supra, according to a predetermined and commonly understood and accepted
plan of action all for the purpose of obtaining substantial funds from investors, including
Plaintiffs.
1879. The overt acts of Rothstein. Spinosa, Kerstetter, Caretsky. Boden, Villegas
Barnett. Stay. Preve, Szfranski. Levin. TD Bank. Onyx. Banyon USVI. BIF. and Berenfeld were
contrary to law, as stated above.
1880. There was a meeting of the minds between and among Rothstein, Spinosa,
Kerstetter. Caretsky, Roden, Villegas, Barnett, Stay, Preve. Szfranski, Levin, TD Bank, Onyx,
Banyon USVI. BE and Berenfeld, and other individuals and entities, both known and unknown,
to commit the unlawful acts alleged herein. This conspiracy to commit these unlawful overt acts
proximately caused and continues to cause Plaintiffs damages.
1881. Berenfeld's and its co-conspirators' conduct has directly caused injury and
damage to Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE. RAZORBACK FUNDING. LLC: D3 CAPITAL CLUB. LLC: BFMC
INVESTMENT. LLC: LINDA VON ALLMEN as Trustee of the VON ALLMEN DYNASTY
TRUST; D&L PARTNERS, LP; DAVID VON ALLMEN. as Trustee of the DAVID VON
ALLMEN LIVING TRUST; ANN VON ALLMEN, as Trustee of the ANN VON ALLMEN
LIVING TRUST; and DEAN ICRETSCHMAR request judgment against BERENFELD
SPRITZER SHECHTER SHEER, LLP. for compensatory damages. together with court costs
and such further relief as the Court deems proper.
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DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
Plaintiffs hereby demands a trial by jury as to all issues so triable by right.
CONRAD & SCHERER. LLP
Attorneysfor Plaintiffs
633 South Federal Highway, 8th Floor
Fort Lauderdale. Florida 33301
Tel:
Fax:
BY:
WILLIAM R. SCHERER
1882. Florida Bar No.:
169454
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