Florez v. STATE, EX REL. ALTMAN

Adams, Judge.

The appellants in this civil RICO action, OCGA § 16-14-1 et seq., appeal entry of default judgment against them, and, in a separate appeal, they appeal subsequent orders entered in connection with ensuing collection efforts.

The record shows that on July 8, 2010, the State of Georgia filed a civil RICO action against Raymond Florez III, Gabriel Florez, EZ Pay Auto, Inc., and Club Silverado, alleging that they engaged in racketeering activity, including drug distribution and money laundering. The complaint also identified as in rem defendants certain property allegedly obtained in…