Adler v. Loyd

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STEPHEN ADLER, et al., Plaintiffs, v. Case No. 1:20-cv-00048 (TNM) GARY LOYD, et al., Defendants. MEMORANDUM OPINION The Trojan horse from Greek mythology is a popular symbol of subterfuge. The wooden horse provided a false sense of security to the city of Troy, while masking the threat of the Greek soldiers hidden within. Plaintiffs Stephen Adler and his company Charity Brands, Inc. (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege they were victims of a Trojan horse scheme. Plaintiffs claim that Defendants pretended to be legitimate business…