Qatari Royal Schemed to Get Free Labor for Luxury Properties, Hotelier Says

Litigation attorney Steven Block was mentioned in a New York Times article analyzing Irish hotelier Patrick McKillen's racketeering suit against prominent Qatari royals. The complaint alleges a years-long scheme to avoid paying McKillen for work on ultra-luxury properties across London, Paris, the French Riviera, Manhattan and Beverly Hills. These claims have drawn close attention given the case's potential implications for high-stakes civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) litigation. Mr. Block observed that although the lawsuit appears to satisfy many early-stage RICO pleading requirements, prevailing will be a challenge because courts rigorously scrutinize such claims.

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