United States v. Raniere

OPINION

LECHNER, District Judge.

This is an action brought by petitioner, the United States of America (the “Government”) to enforce an Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) summons (the “IRS Summons”). Jurisdiction is alleged pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §§ 7402(b) and 7604(a), and 28 U.S.C. §§ 1340 and 1345. Venue appears to be proper. 28 U.S.C. §§ 1391(b) and 1396.

The IRS issued the IRS Summons to respondent Joseph Raniere (“Raniere”) in his capacity as president of Robert Romeo, Inc. (“Romeo Inc.”), d/b/a Raniere Associates, Inc. (“Raniere Associates”).

On the Government’s motion, the court entered…