Zenith Carex International Limited, a leading logistics and courier services company based in Nigeria, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Chemonics International, Inc., a global development firm headquartered in Washington, D.C.
The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $15,000,000 and a retraction of defamatory statements made by Chemonics.
The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, alleges that Chemonics published false and defamatory statements about Zenith Carex, accusing the company of fraud and inflated invoicing. These statements were disseminated through a press release issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and further amplified by online publications, causing significant reputational and financial harm to Zenith Carex.
Zenith Carex asserts that the defamatory statements were made with malice and reckless disregard for the truth.
The company has consistently provided exemplary logistics services for international aid programs, including those funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Global Fund. Despite a comprehensive investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria, which found no evidence of fraud, and an arbitration which Chemonics settled for lack of evidence, Chemonics continued to propagate false allegations against Zenith Carex.
“We are deeply disappointed by the actions of Chemonics and the subsequent damage to our reputation,” said a spokesperson for Zenith Carex.
“Our company has always operated with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. We are committed to seeking justice and restoring our good name.”
The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, as well as a public retraction and apology from Chemonics.
Zenith Carex remains dedicated to its mission of providing reliable and efficient logistics services to support humanitarian aid efforts across Nigeria and beyond.
Contact:
Bruce Del Ville, Esq.
Del Valle Law, PLLC
202-465-8723
Mark Olumuyiwa Sobo, Esq.
MS Law Group, LLC
240-751-5651
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