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Civil RICO Claims Against Corrupt Officials and Government Entities in Alabama
Civil Rico: Holding Government Corruption Accountable In Federal Court
At Kreps Law Firm, we go beyond basic civil rights lawsuits. When we see patterns of coordinated abuse, fraud, or coercion carried out by public agencies or government officials, we invoke one of the most powerful tools in the federal system: the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—RICO.
Yes, RICO applies to public officials. And if they used their positions to carry out unlawful schemes, we’ll build the case and sue.
What is a civil rico claim?
Civil RICO allows private citizens to sue individuals or organizations—including government entities—for engaging in a pattern of racketeering activity that causes harm.
To file a RICO claim, we must show:
- A pattern of illegal conduct
- Two or more predicate acts (e.g., fraud, extortion, obstruction of justice)
- Conduct related to an enterprise (board, agency, or group acting in coordination)
- Injury to a person, business, or property
- The misconduct occurred within a 10-year window
The reward? Triple damages, injunctive relief, and the chance to shine a blinding spotlight on corruption.
How Civil Rico Applies To Government Misconduct
You might think RICO is just for mobsters and crooked corporations. But when public officials, board attorneys, or state agencies:
- Collude to punish whistleblowers
- Retaliate against professionals for speaking out
- Engage in fraudulent investigations to silence critics
- Use sham proceedings to impose massive fines or coerce settlements
- Withhold records, alter evidence, or misrepresent facts under oath
…they’ve crossed into racketeering territory.
We use Civil RICO to go after:
- State licensing boards and agencies
- Individual board members and attorneys
- Coordinated actors in regulatory retaliation schemes
- Public employers abusing power for personal or political gain
Case Examples: What We Pursue Under Civil Rico
Pattern of Retaliation by a Licensing Board
A state board repeatedly targets professionals who report corruption—filing bogus charges, suspending licenses, and leaking false info to employers or the press.
Fraudulent Fines and Fees Scheme
An agency levies outrageous fines with no legal basis, then coerces settlements by threatening license revocation.
Coordinated Abuse Between Multiple Agencies
Regulatory boards, state employers, and internal counsel act together to destroy a professional’s career in response to protected conduct (e.g., speaking at a public hearing or filing a complaint).
Why Rico Is Different—And Powerful
Civil RICO is not just another lawsuit. It’s a strategic legal weapon. When used correctly, it:
- Exposes systems of abuse
- Forces discovery into internal emails, meetings, and agendas
- Joins multiple actors and events into one cohesive legal theory
- Offers treble damages—three times actual losses
- Sends a message: This stops here
We don’t throw RICO around lightly. But when we see coordinated, repeated misconduct that ruins people’s lives—we use it. And we use it well.
Don’t Let Them Get Away With It
If you’ve been the victim of a fraudulent, retaliatory, or corrupt scheme carried out by a public entity, we want to hear from you.
You don’t have to accept being railroaded, silenced, or destroyed.
Call Kreps Law Firm today or click below to schedule a confidential case evaluation.
Corruption thrives in silence. Let’s drag it into the light—and shut it down.