MIAMI, FL — Lead trial counsel Miranda Soto of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, on behalf of various companies founded and 100% controlled by Alejandro Chabán, filed a civil lawsuit in Florida state court against Ricardo Casanova alleging fraudulent concealment, civil theft, misappropriation of corporate funds, and unauthorized conversion of more than $1.6 million.
Ricardo Casanova, a former financial consultant for the Chabán-controlled companies, is alleged to have paid himself over $1.6 million from the companies’ corporate accounts under the guise of compensation. These unauthorized transfers exceeded 800% of Mr. Casanova’s agreed upon consulting fee.
“We believe the evidence will show this was not compensation — these were unauthorized transactions made by Mr. Casanova without my client’s knowledge, approval, or consent,” said Miranda Soto, lead trial counsel for Mr. Chabán and his companies. “Mr. Casanova systematically took funds he was not entitled to from 2017 until it was discovered in 2024. Mr. Casanova concealed his actions, and violated every boundary of his fiduciary responsibility and trust owed to Mr. Chabán and his companies. We are seeking treble damages in excess of $4.8 million pursuant to Florida’s Civil Theft Statute.”
“Mr. Chabán is not only defending his businesses — he is standing up for every employee, partner, and investor who has placed their trust in his leadership,” Soto added. “This lawsuit is about accountability, integrity, and justice for Mr. Chabán and companies. Mr. Chabán’s companies will be pursuing extensive financial discovery into Mr. Casanova’s assets, transactions, and will seek all legal remedies available,” says Soto.
The lawsuit outlines how Mr. Casanova repeatedly abused his access to corporate accounts and his former client’s trust by unlawfully withdrawing and transferring funds from Mr. Chabán’s companies’ accounts to himself without Mr. Chabán’s knowledge or authorization.