Cattle Fraud

Wrongdoers Cannot Hide behind Label "Farmers" to Avoid Involuntary Bankruptcy

Recently, Domina Law Group's work on behalf of more than 40 victims of the larges cattle fraud scheme in U.S. history, led to an important judicial submission on issues related to bankruptcy protection.

George L. Young, and his assistant, Kathleen M. McConnell, were convicted of federal crimes for defrauding dozens of persons, from Great Britain to Nevada and from the Canadian to the Mexican Borders in the U.S., out of their investments and nearly 150,000 head of cattle, causing losses of more than $180 million.

After administration of the bankruptcy case and global resolution of all issues, Young attempted to upset the apple cart by claiming the Bankruptcy Court was without any authority to issue any orders because Young claims to be a farmer. Farmers cannot be placed in involuntary bankruptcy proceedings.

Domina Law Group recently submitted its Brief arguing, strenuously, that Young’s position is without merit.