United States v. R.J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc.

Memorandum of Law & Order

MICHAEL J. DAVIS, Chief Judge.

I. Introduction

This matter is before the Court on Defendants R.J. Zavoral & Sons, John T. Zavoral, Peter M. Zavoral, and Craig A. Pietruszewski’s motion to dismiss under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b). [Docket No. 5.] The Court heard oral argument on June 22, 2012.

II. Background

The Government’s complaint sets forth the following facts:

A. The Joint Venture

Defendant R.J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc. (“Zavoral”), is a Minnesota corporation, of which Defendants Peter and John Zavoral are officers. Zavoral formed a joint venture…