Summary of the Complaint (Simple Language)<br /><br />Case Overview: Just Brands, LLC (JBL), a company that sells hemp and cannabinoid products, is suing its former president, Hussein Ahmad Rakine, along with several others, for misconduct that caused financial harm to the company. The lawsuit was filed in Broward County, Florida.<br /><br />Main Allegations:<br /><br />1. Overcharging JBL for Products:<br /><br /> <br /><br />o Hussein, while acting as JBL�s president, arranged for JBL to buy hemp-based THC products at inflated prices from a company (Speedy Distribution) owned by himself and other defendants.<br /><br />o Instead of JBL buying the products directly from the manufacturer at $12�$14 per unit, JBL was forced to buy them from Speedy for $18�$22 per unit, resulting in JBL overpaying by over $2 million.<br /><br />2. Unauthorized Use of Company Money:<br /><br />o Hussein arranged for JBL to pay $162,000 for nicotine vapes from China, even though JBL does not sell nicotine products.<br /><br />o These vapes were delivered to Speedy Distribution (instead of JBL), and the defendants allegedly sold them for personal profit.<br /><br />3. Illegal Business Practices:<br /><br />o Hussein allegedly made secret deals with vendors to pay them more than market prices in exchange for personal kickbacks.<br /><br />o JBL discovered that it was paying one vendor, Vapor Artillery, 20%�40% above market rates, leading to $5.9 million in unnecessary expenses.<br /><br />4. Breach of Employment Contract:<br /><br />o Hussein was required to act in JBL�s best interest but instead used his position for personal gain.<br /><br />o Even after leaving JBL, he allegedly accessed company security cameras without permission.<br /><br />5. <a href="https://worldofsmokenvape.com/">Just Brands, LLC Takes Legal Action Against Hussein Ahmad Rakine, Speedy Distribution</a> &amp; Defamation:<br /><br />o The defendants allegedly worked together to divert JBL�s business opportunities to their own companies.<br /><br />o They also allegedly spread false rumors about JBL to damage its reputation.<br /><br />What JBL Wants:<br /><br />JBL is suing for financial damages exceeding $50,000, plus additional compensation for the harm caused. They want reimbursement for the stolen money, lost profits, and other costs related to the case.