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Paradise International Complaint
Paradise International Complaint
Case No.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Plaintiff,
v.
PARADISE INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTIES OF COSTA RICA S.A.,
a foreign corporation,
PARADISE INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTIES, INC., a Florida corporation,
LARRY M. WEBMAN, an individual
GENE S. ROSEN, an individual, &
JOHN DOES 1-10
Defendants.
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COMPLAINT
Plaintiffs, Elisabeth Denton' and Sidney Crossley, sue Defendants, Paradise International
Properties of Costa Rica S.A., Paradise International Properties, Inc., Larry M. Webman, Gene S.
Rosen, and John Does 1-10, collectively doing business as a single entity known as "Paradise."
1. Paradise owns, markets, and sells lots of vacant and unimproved land in Costa
Rica. Paradise requires its American customers to make substantial deposits as part of the
contract for the sale of the land. The deposits are purportedly 100% completely refundable in the
event that the buyer provides written notice of intent to cancel and requests a refund within 10
days from inspection. One of Paradise's major selling points is that the deposits are 100%
refundable. Paradise promises buyers that infrastructure, including roads and electricity, will be
IOn some letters and documents in Plaintiffs possession, Ms. Denton is referred to by her name before marriage,
Elisabeth Beckon.
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in place within 18 months of contract signature. Paradise also promises to construct residences
litigated before Judge King in the Southern District of Florida. Oginsky v. Paragon Properties of
Costa Rica, No. 10-21720 (S.D. Fla. filed Aug. 24,2010). Webman is a Defendant in that
lawsuit as well, both directly and indirectly through two separate corporations that he owned and
operated to fraudulently sell real estate in Costa Rica on behalf of a different developer.
Webman was part of the Paragon conspiracy (and was sued for both civil theft and racketeering)
but, at least according to Rosen, at some point he stopped selling real estate for Paragon and
formed his own competing Costa Rican development company. (Ie., not satisfied with the
Paragon fraud, he formed his own competing fraudulent real estate company).
3. None of the Defendants actually own land in Costa Rica. The Defendants lack
the financial resources, personal capital and actual ability to complete the project (to the extent
the project was ever legitimate in the first place). The Plaintiffs have been told by Webman and
Rosen that the project has essentially stalled. Rosen has admitted that Plaintiff Crossley is owed
his entire deposit back, but apparently that money is gone. Rosen has also acknowledged that the
project - to the extent it ever legitimately existed - was undercapitalized from the start.
4. The vacant and unimproved land (assuming it is even owned by any of the
Defendants) remains vacant and unimproved, the deposit money and all other payments from
Plaintiffs have been misappropriated, and refunds have not been made.
5. Paradise's form contracts, known as "Agreements for Purchase and Sale of Real
Estate in Costa Rica," are virtually identical, with Paradise identified as the "seller."
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6. These agreements purport to transfer the property directly to the buyers and
indicate that all deposits are to be paid to Paradise's escrow agent, Gene S. Rosen, Esq.
7. The escrow agent is to disburse deposits to seller and retain physical possession of
8. The escrow agent never had physical possession of the deeds to the properties.
9. The escrow agent immediately disbursed any and all funds received for Paradise
10. Plaintiff, Elisabeth Denton, is a resident of Virginia. She purchased six lots in
three Agreements which list "Paradise International Properties of Costa Rica, S.A." and
11. Plaintiff, Sidney Crossley, is a resident of California. He purchased one lot in one
Agreement which lists "Paradise International Properties of Costa Rica, S.A." and "Paradise
12. Defendant, Paradise International Properties of Costa Rica, S.A., is a foreign, for-
corporation. It is either owned by or owns Paradise International Properties of Costa Rica, S.A.
14. Defendant, Larry M. Webman, is the sole owner and officer of the corporate
activity, most notably being sued in 2005 by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for
unlawfully selling and marketing foreign currencies. The 2005 lawsuit against Webman accused
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him of violating a consent judgment entered against him in 1982, i.e., Webman has a 30 year
history of fraud. Webman was also sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for wire fraud and
for engaging in a scheme to defraud. See United States v. Larry Webman, et aI, Case No. 91-cr-
00917 (S.D. Fla.) (Graham, J.). Webman was recently sued by the Securities and Exchange
Commission for selling fraudulent investments in violation of SEC regulations and for soliciting
over $6 million in fraudulent investor monies from senior citizens. See S.E. C. v. Larry Webman,
et aI, Case No. 06-civ-22440 (S.D. Fla.) (Lenard, J.). Webman failed to answer the complaint
15. Defendant, Gene S. Rosen, is a Florida licensed attorney who received the buyers'
funds, purportedly as "escrow agent" for Paradise. Rosen also acted as legal counsel for the
other Defendants. Rosen, at all times, was on actual notice of Webman's history of fraudulent
business practices and his incarceration for wire fraud. Rosen, at all times, was acting as the
accountants, escrow agents, banks, lenders, investors, law firms and other third-parties who
17. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction because it is an action of law for more
18. Venue is proper because Defendants are based in Miami-Dade County, Florida
and because the escrow agent who handled the fraudulent transactions resides in Miami, Florida.
19. Florida law governs this lawsuit. The Agreements for Purchase and Sale of Real
20. Plaintiffs have retained counsel and are obligated to compensate them.
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21. All claims are made on behalf of both Plaintiffs against all Defendants unless
otherwise noted.
Elisabeth Denton
22. Elisabeth Denton signed three Agreements for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate in
Costa Rica conveying six lots. See Exhibit A. One Agreement was for lots "C-4, C-5 and C-6,"
signed by Denton on March 5,2008, and signed by Defendant Webman on March 6, 2008. The
next Agreement was for a "Mountain View" lot, signed by Denton on March 13, 2008, and
signed by Webman on March 17,2008. The third and final Agreement was for two "Ridge Lots
Ocean View," signed by Denton on April 24, 2008, and signed by Webman on May 1, 2008.
Denton paid deposits and other extra payments totaling $125,000 for the purchase of these lots to
23. In February and March 2008, Webman assured Denton that it would be a sound
investment to purchase the lots, and that the property value would increase dramatically after
Paradise improved the land. Under the Agreements, signed in March and April 2008, Paradise
had 18 months to improve the lots and provide infrastructure so that Denton could supposedly
profit from her investment. Still, in August, 2010, Webman told Denton that the properties were
not ready due to the rainy season and downturns in the economy. He assured her that if she was
24. Throughout 2010, Denton contacted Webman to check on the status of the
properties. She was told the project had stalled and was lead to believe, quite reasonably, that
the project was never going to be started or finished. She also learned about Webman's history
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25. Denton requested the immediate return of all of her money, but her requests have
been denied.
26. Denton is owed $125,000 in actual damages, representing payments she made to
Sidney Crossley
27. Sidney Crossley signed an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate in
Costa Rica on March 27,2008. See Exhibit B. Defendant Webman signed the Agreement the
same day. This Agreement was for Lot C-7 in the Pura Vida Estates subdivision. Crossley paid
an initial deposit of $12,500 to Paradise, through its escrow agent, Gene Rosen and his trust
account.
28. The Agreement stated that Crossley could cancel and receive a refund of his
deposit within 10 days from the date of inspection. Well before this date, Crossley sent both
Rosen and Webman cancelation letters, requesting a return of deposit. When that request went
unanswered, on April 9, 2009, Crossley'S then attorney Jeremy A. Cohen, Esq. sent a letter to
Rosen demanding full and prompt repayment ofthe $12,500 deposit. See Exhibit C.
29. Rosen has not responded to Cohen's letter or refunded Crossley his deposit.
30. Rosen admits that Crossley is owed his deposit, but he also admits that there is no
31. Crossley has a pending claim in the Southern District of Florida against Paradise's
similarly fraudulent competitor, Paragon Properties of Costa Rica, LLC, et al. for $ 54,950 in
actual damages.
32. Crossley has a default judgment of $54,950 against Properties of Costa Rica, Inc.
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33. Here, with respect to Paradise, Crossley is owed $12,500 in actual damages.
35. A valid and enforceable contract (i. e., the as Agreements for Purchase and Sale of
Real Estate in Costa Rica) between Plaintiffs and Paradise exists. Paradise is obligated to make
certain improvements to the real property, to keep the property free and clear of liens and
36. Defendants failed to fulfill their obligations and, in doing so, breached the
contract.
Count II - Fraud
40. Paradise made numerous false statements concerning material facts to Plaintiffs.
Paradise represented that the deposit money was 100% refundable, that the property would
remain free and clear of liens and encumbrances, and that the unimproved land would be
improved with water, sewer, electricity and roads within 18 months. None of this was true.
continuing to make the same false statements and is continuing to market and sell properties.
42. Paradise, grossly undercapitalized, knew that it could not and would not fulfill its
obligations when it made these fraudulent statements. The statements were not abstract
pufferies.
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43. Paradise made the false statements with the intention of inducing Plaintiffs to
enter into Agreements for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate in Costa Rica and make payments to
Paradise.
44. Plaintiffs relied on Defendants' false statements when they signed the Agreements
and made payments to Paradise. They reasonably relied on the 100% refundable language and
45. Paradise also hid the fraudulent and criminal history of its sole owner, Larry M.
Webman. The Defendants intentionally concealed Webman's criminal past and his numerous
46. Had Paradise been truthful, Plaintiffs never would have contracted with Paradise.
49. Paradise solicited and caused Plaintiffs to sign contracts and pay deposits to
purchase real estate in Costa Rica that Paradise had no real intention of conveying.
50. In doing so, Paradise, knowingly and with felonious intent, used and permanently
51. Because Paradise misled Plaintiffs and did not hold up its end of the bargain,
52. Since payments were made from Plaintiffs to Paradise in connection with
Agreements for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate in Costa Rica, the payments are the subject of a
contract between the parties. Paradise's scheme, involving complex legal documents, promises
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of return on property investment, and the establishment and undercapitalization of corporate
56. Plaintiffs reasonably believe that Paradise's corporate entities are owned, operated
57. Upon reasonable information and belief, the corporate co-Defendants were
nothing more than shell corporations fraudulently incorporated to allow the individual co-
58. Despite this, Paradise is still marketing vacant Costa Rican land and IS still
59. Upon reasonable information and belief, the corporate co-Defendants operated as
a single
,
enterprise for the individual benefit of Larry Webman.
fraud.
61. The Defendants admit that the project was undercapitalized from the start.
62. Plaintiffs have been financially damaged as a result of the fraudulent use of the
corporate entities, and justice and equity demand that Webman may not shield himself from
personal liability.
65. The Defendants are obligated to make certain improvements to the property to
make it buildable and marketable. The Defendants have not done so.
66. The Defendants are obligated to return deposits at the Plaintiffs' request. The
67. Plaintiffs have repeatedly made written and verbal requests for refunds. The
68. Paradise has refused to communicate with its investors and has refused to return
69. Plaintiffs reasonably believe that Paradise has no intention and no ability to
comply with its contractual obligations. Plaintiffs anticipate that Paradise will breach the
contract.
Plaintiffs pray for the following relief: rescission of the Agreements for Purchase and
Sale of Real Estate in Costa Rica, actual damages in the amount equal to the amount of money
they respectfully paid the Defendants; treble damages equal to three times the amount of their
actual damages pursuant to Section 772.11 of the Florida Statutes; disgorgement of profits from
Gene Rosen and any other profiting professionals, punitive damages as a result of the
Defendants' fraud; pre- and post-judgment interest and reasonably attorneys' fees and costs.
$125,000; Crossley -- $12,500. Accordingly, the Plaintiffs' treble damages are also liquidated.
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Respectfully sUbm~,--~~._..,.,,:,\
M~arelson,
Fla. Bar No. 888281
Esq. ~
Max M. Nelson, Esq.
Fla. Bar No. 84532
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AGR.EEMENT FOR PUltCHASEAND SALE OF REAL ESTATE IN COSTA R!C,~
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• '149,800
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Seller ~l,UI givlt $;,o;i(I 10 PurchilSil( to\li<lld eDlli of SYO\D'Id tnm!ipCl~tiof\, foW. tIn<Ilodgins Itt C(~ Rica l() facililcle- PU~'I"s
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KI11l11 L"~muj" i" fu1\ ICm..""= ~r:~ ISift~ if pUl'~~or c:li:cts n¢l1¢. .j!l.$p~' the I~O~~ within lIl.1jjh 90 Ir...), $JlSIl!!cti<l1\ !'Ielie.!. ml!;
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li'il.'1jn a subdh'i~il}r. ....'hllfu \Vri! hi: I>h)'~irolly me!l1!t.bItl- b)o a public or "I'i'lal~ rolIa;mj ""..able by l'u:'~h!t.~ tor ,:on.'~rrl.lC!lr.l! Dl)ingh.!
fn:mly r~~i6.-t1~ U!;U!;lI' ~ ~cw:;1t will b~ 9l~'"d by 2MI~(a~ Sellnr's ex~n5r: on ca::.h 101 \In Lvhich a sjnw~ fumUy n::;ld~llce will he
OOIt1trucl!:IJ \oI1"1I:/!:r this A~t!q!)t. liner t:1I:r..in$ ~f'od. ~o;:r idcmil'i~~iol1 ol'lh~ lueldioll of wnler 1I1ld :;cw« iiwililic:o II\> sp.:cU'R'{} :,r.
!milding pu.rnU{~ obiwn.oli by ~l,Il'I:!ha2r. Atkf thll" l!rf.asUUllltl~;tn<J gwCh,lU:;C; ;;i~e in 'PlneC'. a mtli!\k!'llU'..t~ <tl~jt,l:;"'fl ::;he:l he 1M
rusp~m!Jib.il:ty (I(PlltciIZl!lCT~ ul un iniUtil a~PI'o~ilnUl.~ monthly (lo.!.tofS,03 (3 r;:enb:J ptr square m~tm' u1' the !)ro;»rty.
<I, Cl.oslng sh\\t\ ~ tlilld in C"i?l~a lUea 1t manlhS afb:r tOe datt: tbat plU"t.1w.w- 5j~~ j}dsll.srwm~ Soll~ shl!ll gi'lI~ kI I"IUehil.:!:er 3(i ullYs
t1dl1HWU ll1/tice or Ihll ;':I()~ing t!ide unci rime. Th~ BclJmCl: DUi) :m!;lll ~ lEid at .:;:I~ins. 'l'hr: Med ~lu!.11 ~on....e!l mar"kctllble title to th-c
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af'od sull1"."'<lu~ YCI!rl:i; mlQ lhc mortgo.se .(JlfVtq Pmp«iy· pffwidDd tilat .nC1l(\ (If'tit;;: furegLling shall 1l'rC:\'tm~ I~ or Ihe- Pr(l!l!:lly for
t¢~id;:nLr.d fllll"p.:'I!itlS. Cu!ll.l.lfn;c<.lftjinS·oftht: -d~, iClOJudins dtxlUIMl'iUlry $tIm!F~.lOnall be p.!lid b)' Stiller.
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rc:~id,"i".I,.~ 011 th~ pc'i)per'l., u a. OO;~ 10 Pur~hascr orsss pat !4~0 foot. wilh sw.ndl1td j-'l:nhh.. e)s)}iU$(\I~ of\lpt1iltle:l, bmldil"'oG d>;l~i$llJl.
Hillr.i..ipi\1 ,..:rl'db;. t;!lll- ~rk Bnd uppliilillll) ~ TIlI= minim:Il111.5ir.ct of!>uC:h 1lsi~noo shun be. Z.OOl:~ !:qU'dr<lIb¢l..
6. J\li I.h:pllt:it!: ctutll hI! m~J,.\' ~.abk to G":Nt;; S. ROSEN A'I1'ORNJlv l'RU!H ACCOUNT. Cpa" ri~!pl of roo loiS.r.ed Agrc:crn;:nt
:.t.'11.l1al; luililll dcjlllllit b}' SIllI,,!'. Scl!t:r will r~llJm ~ ~Il;ned COW t'I'th~ ASr~amem to ~1I'C~!I1it! tr.t: Fit'iIl D<!posil will hu '::1!lhLln;l~
:1) Sllirtir. ,11ec SI:()"LIn.:lI~ill.\'iU .nIiiO Ix: disb.!f~d 10 St"i!cr liiWff 1"\:!,.'1;lpt m.::reo.)f, ,
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~hu~J ~un:e lim! ~ 6bJiBo.~d :0 po:fJbom.a!1 tlf lhe: <mn:: lind <XIIldmon~ IJrtl-1~ AJ::A!l:1TI~t.
1'.. II' I'-l.itUh:Ul4f I~i:~ ic ;:errOll!t lib oDlig,dDnS PIIl'iut\l11 ~ 1I\l~ .A.W"'OOrtlcm v.idlln thl' t:.il\'l~ epcclf1l.-d. In(.)udtnG" pa)'m\lOl of o!l dt:posi:s..
~I oCfl'lsks plI.iU by Purch!;ser ~1I he teI,3.ined by SeUlll' ~ ~a!d Upon Jiquidamd -dilmllge:l, c®:o-ichJrnlion t'cl' t.,",~ ~"eU:ion ~f (~i$
AI>~I;(lII~l1t l1J\d in full 5t~leml:nt (11' j)flY .;I~m::;: wm:reupCln Pufdwer mlO ~~ lUmU bt' iiloc.vetl t;lf illl ubli{:t\t:mw under thlt:
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• This Aij~ln(;.:'o[ ennluir.$ .illld cun::;litule~ ~he o-l1~JTe llW"~t OOM'eM Jho pt!l1l~ l.\u.n":~l'iIing thl'l :n"tn!;oolil.ltl. Purchll:lf:f
i.I¢l.:r.uwle.~eI: Ihat n~itMr $c1l0l' nor uny uf SeIlLl~'s repr~Ii&ti\lG3. eoither oruUy. !w implic:lt1tm. or (J"thtn:,/j~e have mo.d~ uny
~PMImUilIUJ1:; 10 Pun:rustlr 'c('"cttrl:I~$ any t.:m1~ u( <londitilll~ whi<:b lSI\" nl)t SCI !'ol1h ill Ihis Aerl:l~m~n( tmci \yhich '~uvt iMillt-.I~"'\I.
(I( In.;I~~'C(l PurctnSCt t~, ~lllJJr Inlo lhi, A~ff:l)l\I:nL Purcllillel' QC~"IO\\"!~ t.f~c P-l.U"dw;t:~ nSll tl~ilher ~jv~d rn1r i"o:lkd upon m!}'
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Gene S. Rosen, P A. :~
Mr. Gene S. Rosen, Esq.
IS50 NE Miami Gardens Drive
North Miami Beach. Florida 33179
RE: Paradise International Properties, Inc. - Final Demand for Deposit Return
Mr. Sid Crossley, Lot C-7 Pura Vida Estates, deposit aU 12,500.00
Please be advised that the undersigned represents Mr. Sid Crossley in regards to the above
referenced matter. For your quick reference, I have enclosed with this letter a copy of the subject
contract. My Client sent the seller lind ,your p.ffice,b,is,cll1)celation letter within the time fi::ames.set
forth in the subject contract on or about July 16,2008.
Demand is respectfully made to provide a full return of my Client's deposit to .the undersigned
within 10 days from the date of this letter, along with the respective trust account records showing
when the deposit was received and what has happened to the same. I also request to be provided with
a copy of your errors and omissions insurance as the undersigned intends to file a claim should this
mlltter not resolve in a favorable manner. My Client desires to resolve this matter confidentially,
amicably, and without litigation; however, be advised that the undersigned is ready and willing to
commence litigation against all responsible parties should this matter not result in the return of my
Client's deposit·
Should you have any questions regarding this letter or desire to discuss the same, please contact
the undersigned at the phone number and address below. I thank you in advance for your time and
Enclosure:
3801 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 200, Hollywood. Florida 33021, Phone (954) 923-3801 Fax (954) 967-2791