TT-based group sues US lawyer

The Sunny Group, which consists of businesses and entities in the fields of education, entertainment, restaurants, software development, distribution, security and gaming, took legal action following an alleged allegation by the attorney over unpaid equipment.

In its claim, the Sunny Group said it intended to purchase equipment from a US firm but when its agents went to the manufacturer’s location, the items were not ready.

The group said it received a prolonged manufacturing timeline and subsequently cancelled the order.

The group also noted that the manufacturer made certain admissions regarding the status of the order in an email.

“The attorney representing the US firm has acted in an unprofessional manner by commenting on a pending case that he is counsel of record in, which appears to be a last-ditch effort attempt to get Sherry Persad, chairman, and John Wallis, director, to settle the case before its ultimate dismissal,” Earl Durity, a representative of Sunny Group, said of the US lawsuit.

“The news post that was recently placed on the internet is substantially false, defamatory, and a publicity stunt, and we have no choice but to move forward with a lawsuit,” says Durity.

According to Sunny Group, the fake news post has caused Persad and Wallis to report the attorney’s actions to regulatory agencies and entities, including The Florida Bar Association; The Financial Intelligence Unit; Banking Institutions; and, attorneys in Trinidad and Florida.