United States v. Almany

Slip Op. 00 - 79

UNITED STATES COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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THE UNITED STATES, :
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Plaintiff, :
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v. : Before: MUSGRAVE, JUDGE
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JOSEPH ALMANY, d/b/a J.A. IMPORTS, : Court No. 96-02-00384
DAVID JORDAN, INC., and :
FAR WEST INSURANCE COMPANY, :
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Defendants. :
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FINAL JUDGMENT

On May 23, 2000, Defendants Joseph Almany, d/b/a J.A. Imports, and David Jordan Inc. were

ordered to show cause why judgment should not be granted in favor of The United States of America by

June 23, 2000. No response has been received within the time allowed by rule or order. In prior
proceedings, Defendants Joseph Almany and David Jordan, Inc. were determined jointly and severally
liable for a fraud penalty as a result of violations of 19 U.S.C. § 1592(a). The maximum penalty for such

violations is equivalent to the domestic value of the merchandise, which in this case the government has
adduced as US$258,311.56. There being no rebuttal, it is hereby:

ORDERED that Defendants Joseph Almany and David Jordan, Inc. are jointly and severally liable

to Plaintiff, The United States of America, for a civil penalty resulting from fraudulent violations of 19
U.S.C. § 1592 in the amount of US$258,311.56, plus interest.

Dated: July 7, 2000 _______________________________________
New York, New York R. KENTON MUSGRAVE, JUDGE