United States v. Trek Leather, Inc.

Opinion for the court filed by Circuit Judge O’MALLEY.

Dissenting opinion filed by Circuit Judge DYK.

O’MALLEY, Circuit Judge.

Mr. Harish Shadadpuri (“Shadadpuri”) appeals the decision of the United States Court of International Trade granting in part the United States’ (“the government”) motion for summary judgment, finding Shadadpuri liable for gross negligence in connection with the entry of imported merchandise into the United States and imposing penalties under 19 U.S.C. § 1592(e)(2) for that conduct. Shadadpuri contends that corporate officers of an “importer of record” are not directly…