Brooklyn law firm Blackburn Law, PLLC and Tyrone Blackburn have filed a lawsuit against We Serve Law LLC, Alexander Vays, and Lexitas alleging that the defendants failed to properly serve legal documents as per their contractual agreement.
The lawsuit accuses We Serve Law LLC and its associates of breach of contract, negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation, and violations of New York law by failing to fulfill their obligations in serving critical legal documents related to an ongoing litigation matter. According to the plaintiffs, despite receiving payment and confirming receipt of these documents, the defendants did not complete the service by the required deadline. This failure resulted in the dismissal with prejudice of a lawsuit filed by Fari Murray on September 12, 2024. The plaintiffs further accuse the defendants of fraudulent misrepresentation by altering affidavits of service and engaging in deceptive business practices that violate New York General Business Law § 349.
The plaintiffs claim that this misconduct has caused them substantial financial losses and reputational damage. They are seeking compensatory damages for these losses as well as punitive damages due to what they describe as willful and reckless conduct by the defendants. Additionally, they request injunctive relief to prevent further deceptive practices by We Serve Law LLC and Lexitas.
Blackburn argues that Lexitas acquired We Serve Law LLC knowing its history of fraudulent activity but continued its operations without implementing corrective measures. The complaint suggests that Lexitas should be held accountable under principles of successor liability for perpetuating these deceptive practices.
The lawsuit also details a pattern of fraudulent behavior by We Serve Law LLC prior to its acquisition by Lexitas. This includes numerous consumer complaints about false claims regarding service completion, overcharging clients through hidden fees, and failing to pay independent contractors. The plaintiffs allege that Alexander Vays played a direct role in these unethical practices.
The plaintiffs are seeking various forms of relief including compensatory damages for financial losses incurred due to the defendants' actions; punitive damages aimed at deterring future misconduct; statutory damages under New York General Business Law § 349(h); attorneys’ fees; injunctive relief prohibiting further deceptive practices; and a declaration holding Lexitas liable for We Serve Law’s obligations.
The plaintiffs are representing themselves in this manner. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York under Case ID: 25-1355.