Christopher Delgado, the CEO of Goliath Ventures, Inc., has been arrested for allegations of wire fraud and money laundering.
Delgado allegedly ran Goliath as a large-scale Ponzi scheme, according to the criminal complaint. This is a type of investment fraud where investors are promised “high returns,” but those payouts are funded with money from new investors rather than from actual business profits.
Delgado’s company obtained over $328 million from investor funds.
According to the IRS, Goliath misrepresented the nature and operations of their cryptocurrency-related investment programs, drawing in investors with guaranteed monthly return rates of 3-8%. However, the CEO actually pocketed millions of dollars’ worth of those investments, spending the money on luxury houses, vehicles, watches, jewelry, and more, as reported by Fox35 Orlando.
People who invested in Goliath Ventures are experiencing the impact by being unable to access their funds, having withdrawals delayed or denied, and suffering large financial losses.
Lawsuit Investigation: Speak to One of Our Lawyers
If you invested in Goliath Ventures and are unable to access your funds, you may have legal options. Our experienced financial fraud attorneys can help you understand your rights. Visit our Goliath Class Action Lawsuit Investigation page to learn more and contact our legal team for a confidential consultation.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was called to testify at a major social media addiction trial on Wednesday, February 18th.
Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony uncovered that Meta’s internal documents on child safety did not match what the company told the public.
As reported by Courthouse News Service, internal documents showed that by 2015, Meta knew approximately 4 million children under 13, nearly 30% of all 10–12-year-olds in the U.S., were using Instagram. Despite this knowledge, the company did not take decisive action to stop underage use of the platform.
Key Highlights from Zuckerberg’s Testimony:
- Targeting Children and Teens: Multiple internal documents demonstrate how eager Meta was to capture pre-teen audiences. These goals were set while Meta publicly claimed children under the age of 13 were not allowed on the platform. Documents include:
- a slide deck with the header, “if we want to win big with teens, we must bring them in as tweens”
- an email that explicitly states, “Mark has decided that the top priority for the company is teens” – KPBS Public Media
- Contradicting Research on Harm: Under oath, Zuckerberg said he does not believe the existing body of scientific work has proven that social media causes mental health harm. This was after lawyers shared official research with Zuckerberg regarding how social media harms teens, including links to anxiety, depression, and body-image issues. – Education Week
We will continue to share social media trial updates as the case progresses.
What Parents Can Do Now
If your child has faced mental health challenges you believe may be linked to social media use, you are not alone. Many families are asking the same questions and exploring their legal options.
Our experienced social media addiction lawyers can help you understand your rights. Visit our lawsuit page to learn more and contact our legal team for a confidential consultation.
About the Social Media Addiction Lawyers
Our lawyers are leading the fight for families whose children were harmed by TikTok. We represent more than 300 families whose children were harmed by social media. Our trauma-informed lawyers help parents protect their children and navigate the legal process.
Earlier in the case, TikTok and other social media platforms argued they were immune from certain legal claims and tried to have the lawsuits dismissed. Our firm successfully opposed those efforts, and both federal and state judges agreed, allowing the cases to move forward. These legal victories were featured in BBC, Bloomberg Law, Reuters, The Verge, and more.
In light of the recent landmark social media addiction trials, The New York Times’ podcast “The Daily” has released an episode breaking down the different kinds of litigation happening against major social media companies.
Landmark Social Media Trial for Mental Health Harms and Addiction
As explained by podcast hosts Rachel Abrams and Cecilia Kang, there are two “big batches of trials” happening this year:
- In Los Angeles, there will be nine separate trials for nine “bellwether plaintiffs.” These are individuals who have suffered harm from social media addiction since they were children, and are representative of thousands of lawsuits filed by individuals with similar experiences.
- Starting in June, a series of federal court social media trials will begin. Attorneys general and school districts from dozens of states are suing major social media companies. They are alleging major social media companies are public nuisances by forcing schools to implement policies to combat the addiction, such as phone programs and costly mental health services.
“It’s essentially social media’s big tobacco moment.“ – The Daily, Cecilia Kang
Plaintiffs are arguing that the nature of these social media platforms have been designed to be addictive for children, leading to personal injuries such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation.
Interested in Becoming Involved?
If your child has faced mental health challenges that you believe may be linked to social media use, our experienced social media addiction lawyers can help you understand your rights. Visit our lawsuit page to learn more and contact our legal team for a confidential consultation.
Groundbreaking Kaiser Whistleblower Settlement Based on First-Filed Complaint by Gibbs Mura Client
OAKLAND, CA—Gibbs Mura is pleased to announce that Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay $556 million to resolve allegations of Medicare Advantage risk-adjustment fraud. This is believed to be the largest Medicare Part C qui tam settlement ever reached, and is one of the largest whistleblower settlements brought under the False Claims Act settlements in recent years.
Our firm’s client, Ronda Osinek was the first whistleblower to file a complaint against Kaiser in the long-running litigation, which accused Kaiser of systematically pressuring physicians to alter medical records after patient visits to add or change diagnosis codes that had not been considered or addressed at those visits. This practice allegedly led Kaiser to improperly inflate their claims submitted to Medicare, resulting in higher payments from the government. Other whistleblowers also filed claims, and in 2021, the Department of Justice joined the case.
Gibbs Mura partner Amy Zeman said, “We applaud Ms. Osinek’s courage in coming forward and reporting conduct she believed was defrauding the federal government. I’ve been honored to work with her over twelve years of litigation and help her navigate the repercussions of her decision to step up for honesty and integrity. The results achieved here show that whistleblowers can make a real difference.”
“I value my work in the healthcare industry, which made it especially painful when I saw what I believed to be wrong and fraudulent conduct,” said Gibbs Mura client Ronda Osinek. “It was a difficult decision to speak up initially, but ultimately I am proud that my involvement resulted in achieving justice, and that I played a small part in ensuring our systems are more honest and accountable.”
If you believe you’ve witnessed healthcare fraud, our Medicare fraud whistleblower attorneys can help you understand your rights. Speak with our team, confidential and free: 800-709-4478
In an encouraging signal to whistleblowers, the Department of Justice has emphasized its continued priority to combat healthcare fraud, particularly through the False Claims Act.
We recognize and appreciate the government attorneys and investigators who pursued this matter on behalf of the United States.
About Gibbs Mura, A Law Group
Gibbs Mura is a nationally recognized law firm that represents individuals across the United States who report fraud against the government under the federal False Claims Act and related state qui tam laws. The firm’s attorneys advise and represent whistleblowers who expose misconduct involving healthcare fraud, financial and billing fraud, cybersecurity and data-security violations, and other schemes that result in false or fraudulent claims for taxpayer funds. With extensive experience litigating high-stakes cases against some of the world’s largest corporations, Gibbs Mura’s award-winning lawyers have recovered billions of dollars on behalf of clients nationwide. The firm has been recognized with numerous honors, including “Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California,” “Class Action Practice Group of the Year,” “Best Lawyers in America,” and “Top Boutique Law Firm in California.”
In recognition of April’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Gibbs Law Group honors sexual assault survivors everywhere for their strength and resilience in the face of adversity. We are proud to represent hundreds of survivors seeking justice against the Boy Scouts of America and NOLA Catholic Clergy. These survivors are essential in the fight for substantial change and the prevention of future sexual assault in these organizations.
We also recognize that engaging in legal action related to sexual assault and violence is often a difficult experience. Our team is committed to ensuring that all survivors get the support they deserve, whether or not they are ready to share their story. Please see below a list of national resources dedicated to helping survivors of sexual assault:
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Survivor Resources
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- National Sexual Assault Hotline (confidential 24/7 support): 1-800-656-4673
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Our team is always available to answer any legal questions survivors may have about their rights or potential claim. To get a free and confidential consultation, call 1-888-451-4482.
We are here to help.
About Us
Gibbs Law Group is a California-based law firm committed to protecting the rights of clients nationwide who have been harmed by corporate misconduct. We represent individuals, whistleblowers, employees, and small businesses across the U.S. against the world’s largest corporations. Our award-winning lawyers have achieved landmark recoveries and over a billion dollars for our clients in high-stakes class action and individual cases involving consumer protection, data breach, digital privacy, and federal and California employment lawsuits. Our attorneys have received numerous honors for their work, including “Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California,” “Top Class Action Attorneys Under 40,” “Consumer Protection MVP,” “Best Lawyers in America,” and “Top Cybersecurity/ Privacy Attorneys Under 40.”
Gibbs Law Group stands with the Claims Conference and other Jewish organizations working to bring awareness to anti-Semitism around the world. In the new campaign, #ItStartedWithWords, survivors reflect on the origins of the Holocaust and the toxic power of hateful language.
We recognize that there is a continued lack of awareness surrounding the Holocaust in adults under 40 and increasing anti-Semitism in our own communities. In response to the campaign, one Holocaust survivor told NBC News:
Sadly enough, 75 years after the Holocaust, this is a time to remind people what words can do.
Below are some brief statistics on anti-Semitism in the U.S. reported by the Claims Conference and the FBI:
George Floyd will not be forgotten. The verdict against Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd is a step in the right direction for our justice system, but it is far from true justice. Justice would be George Floyd alive and with us today. Justice would be no more names added to the list of those killed by police.
According to the New York Times, since testimony in the Chauvin trial began on March 29, 2021 more than three people a day have been killed by police. More than half of those killed were Black or Latinx.
Now is the time to be proactive and to make our actions count. Gibbs Law Group will continue to support the Black Lives Matter movement in any way that we can. We stand with our Black and Brown communities and demand justice.
George Floyd will not be forgotten. We will never stop saying his name.
Resources to Support Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter Ways You Can Help
Reclaim the Block Community Funding
The Strategist’s Ways to Donate in Support of BLM
Do the Bay’s Black Lives Matter Resources
Time’s How to Help BLM Protests
We’re In This Together
Pushing for change, starting with ourselves.
At Gibbs Law Group, we’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and racial justice in everything we do. We believe that upholding these values is not only right but necessary to provide the best representation to our clients. Our commitment to equity starts within our firm and extends to our community and the work we do. We seek to create a culture where our employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work. We celebrate diverse voices and believe that many of the greatest ideas come from a mix of minds and backgrounds.
To support our goal of advancing equity both inside and outside our firm, we’ve created the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force. The task force is working to promote diversity among our employees, the clients we represent, and the causes we support. It’s our firm’s responsibility to take action to promote equity and inclusion for all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and religions.
Including unaffiliated restaurants on the Grubhub platform causes consumer confusion and harm to the restaurants’ reputation, according to class action lawsuit
OAKLAND, CA- Two well-known restaurants have filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of affected restaurants throughout the country alleging that Grubhub intentionally included them on its delivery and takeout website and mobile app platform without permission. The lawsuit states that by including restaurants, including their names and logos, on its website without authorization, Grubhub creates confusion for consumers and harms the restaurants’ reputation and business operation. California-based Gibbs Law Group is representing the restaurants and is actively reviewing potential claims on behalf of additional restaurants that have been included on third-party delivery platforms without permission.
The class action lawsuit, which was filed by Sebastapol, California-based The Farmer’s Wife, and the owner of Hillsborough, North Carolina’s Antonia’s Restaurant, alleges that although Grubhub represents to consumers that it works in full cooperation with the restaurants listed on its website, in fact the company unilaterally added more than 150,000 restaurants to its site without their permission in an effort to increase its own growth and revenue at the expense of the restaurants. According to the lawsuit, many restaurants that did not choose to be included on the Grubhub website for a variety of reasons—such as wanting to offer their own in-house food delivery service—are suffering reputational harm when Grubhub takes it upon itself to add them to the platform, oftentimes scraping the restaurant name, logo, and menu directly from the restaurants’ websites and placing them on Grubhub’s website.
“Restaurant owners should be able to affirmatively decide whether to affiliate with Grubhub to offer delivery and takeout services,” said Steven Tindall of Gibbs Law Group. “For Grubhub to unilaterally add restaurants to its platform without their permission or authorization, the company is improperly denying restaurant owners the right to make their own business decisions and to control the reputations they have built.”
Restaurant owners who believe they were wrongfully included on Grubhub or another third party takeout or delivery platform and would like to learn more about their legal rights in the Grubhub Class Action Lawsuit may contact our team at (888) 410-2925.
About Gibbs Law Group
Gibbs Law Group represents small businesses, consumers, whistleblowers, and employees across the U.S. against the world’s largest corporations. Our award-winning lawyers have achieved landmark recoveries and over a billion dollars for our clients in high-stakes complex lawsuits and individual cases involving consumer protection, data breach, digital privacy, and employment law. Our attorneys have received numerous honors for their work, including:
- Law360, “Class Action Practice Group of the Year” (2019)
- Daily Journal, “Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California” (2020)
- Daily Journal, “Top Boutique Law Firms in California” (2019)
- Law360, “Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar- Eric Gibbs” (2019)
- Daily Journal, “California Lawyer Attorney of the Year” (2019)
- Best Lawyers in America (2012-2019)
At Gibbs Law Group, we’re committed to achieving equity and justice for Californians of all races, ethnicities, gender identities and sexual orientations. As such, we stand behind Proposition 16, which seeks to restore affirmative action and allow state government and public institutions (including schools) to consider race, ethnicity, and sex.
For over 20 years, Proposition 209 has barred California’s public entities from considering race and sex when making critical hiring, admissions and funding decisions. As a result, many of California’s institutions fail to reflect the diverse people that are the fabric of the State.
Research suggests:
- Enrollment of Black, Latino, Pacific Islander and American Indian students in the UC System have dropped in the wake of Prop 209.
- Prop 209 decreased the likelihood that underrepresented groups will earn a bachelor or graduate degree, particularly in STEM majors.
- Cascading effects have lowered wages for Latino graduates.
- According to a report by the Equal Justice society, Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) have lost out on an estimated one billion dollars annually in state funding as a result of Prop 209.
California’s attorney population, too, fails to reflect the state’s diversity. According to the State Bar’s recent Report Card on the Diversity of California’s Legal Profession, while there have been remarkable gains in diverse hiring and retention since the 1970s, many groups remain underrepresented, including Latinos, women, and people with disabilities.
In a time of crisis, California can narrow the divide that unjustly burdens our unique communities. If passed, Prop 16 will support efforts to provide fair access to education and work opportunities for all. Gibbs Law Group endorses Yes on Proposition 16 to help restore affirmative action and end systemic racism.
About Gibbs Law Group’s Commitment to Diversity
At Gibbs Law Group, we’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and racial justice in everything we do. We believe that upholding these values is not only right but necessary to provide the best representation to our clients. Our commitment to equity and opportunity starts within our firm and extends to our community and the work we do. We seek to create a culture where our employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work. We celebrate diverse voices and believe that many of the greatest ideas come from a mix of minds and backgrounds.
Gibbs Law Group is strongly opposed to Proposition 22, which is a corporate-sponsored, coordinated effort by Lyft, Uber and other companies to protect their profits and strip workers of their legal rights and protections under California Law. If it passes, Prop 22 will decrease drivers’ pay and deprive them of important protections such as paid sick leave, unemployment insurance, reimbursements for expenses and more.
Prop 22 Will Drastically Reduce Drivers’ Pay
If it passes, Prop 22 will significantly reduce wages for gig economy workers. A UC Berkeley Labor Center study found that Prop 22 would allow Lyft, Uber, and others to get away with paying only $5.64/hour, which is less than half the California required minimum wage of $12.00/hour (some local minimum wages are even higher).
$200 Million Spent by Corporations to Trick Voters About Prop 22
These corporations have already spent nearly $200 million in their effort to confuse voters; this is the most money ever spent on a California ballot initiative. They falsely claim that Prop 22 is the only way to protect the job flexibility that drivers prefer, and that Prop 22 provides drivers with benefits. They’ve even gone so far as to threaten to leave the state if they don’t get their way.
These companies are spending that money to buy an exemption from California law so that they don’t have to treat drivers fairly. They are spending that money so that they can buy an exemption from the requirement to give drivers all of the benefits that employees are entitled to under the law. They are spending that money so that they can continue with business as usual, while pretending to care about their drivers.
Current Law is Better for Workers
Corporations like Lyft and Uber already have the power to provide job flexibility, and benefits AND obey the law. But doing so is inconvenient for the companies and decreases their corporate profits. Instead, they would prefer to ignore California law so that they can pay themselves instead of paying drivers fairly.
What can you do to help?
According to polls, Californians are evenly balanced for and against Prop 22, with 25% undecided. However, corporations are spending record-breaking amounts of money to disseminate their false narrative. Sign up to take action against Prop 22, or learn more here. You can also share this information with friends and drivers, or on social media. More information is available at https://nooncaprop22.com/.
Gibbs Law Group Protects Workers’ Rights
Gibbs Law Group is committed to advocating for workers. Our employment attorneys have been representing employees nationwide in litigation for over 20 years. We have successfully forced employers to stop unlawful employment practices across the country and ensured that employees get the pay and benefits they’re owed.
Regardless of what happens, here at Gibbs Law Group, we will continue to fight for workers’ rights. We hope you will join us in rejecting this attempt to buy an exemption from the laws meant to protect employees.