Massimo Group

From time to time, we may become involved in legal proceedings or be subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. As of March 20, 2025, we are party to two (2) material pending legal proceedings.

Taizhou Nebula Power Co. Ltd. v. Massimo Motor Sports, LLC

In September 2020, Taizhou Nebula Power Co. Ltd. (“Nebula”) filed suit against us in the Dallas County District of Texas. Nebula has alleged that we owe them $2,343,868.60 for products that it shipped to us from 2017 to 2019. Nebula also seeks undefined damages they claim were caused by our failure to hit certain sales targets pursuant to the Distribution Agreement signed by both parties. A bench trial was conducted in May 2024. On June 6, 2024, the trial court entered its Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, which generally found for Nebula on its breach of contract claims and denied Massimo’s counterclaims. After post-trial fees briefing, the trial court entered its Final Judgment on July 8, 2024 (see first audit response letter). On August 7, 2024, Massimo timely filed a notice of appeal of the Final Judgment. Our Firm was not involved in the trial of this case. Instead, we were retained as appellate counsel after Massimo received the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. Massimo filed its appellant’s brief on January 31, 2025. Nebula’s has until April 2, 2025 to file its appellee’s brief. Massimo intends to continue vigorously defending the lawsuit and pursuing its appeal. While Massimo is not opposed to an out-of-court settlement, to date Nebula’s attorneys have had limited interest in discussing settlement.

Zhejiang Qunying Vehicle Co., Ltd. v. Cho International, Inc

On September 5, 2023, Zhejiang Qunyinh Vehicle Co., Ltd. (“Zhejiang”) filed suit against us and ten other corporate entities in the Superior Court of the State of California for Orange County. Zhejiang alleges claims of approximately $6,000,000 in damages for products that were allegedly shipped to the United States but not paid for. Despite us being one of the ten entities that plaintiff has sued, we have had minimal interactions with Zhejiang. We have not purchased any products from Zheijang. In February 2024, Zhejiang filed a Second Amended Complaint. Massimo filed a demurrer seeking to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint due to Zhejiang’s failure to state a valid claim in March 2024. In August 2024, the Court denied in part and granted in part Massimo’s demurrer. As a result, Zhejiang still has valid claims against Massimo. The trial is scheduled for March 2026. Massimo intends to vigorously defend the lawsuit.

In the past, we have also been subject to over fifty (50) legal proceedings encompassing: employment disputes, personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, property damage lawsuits, product liability and manufacturing defect lawsuits and contractual disputes with our suppliers, distributors, customers, an on-site security provider, a freight shipping company and a previous law firm. These cases also include an inquiry by the Missouri Office of the Attorney General and the Pennsylvania State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons. We do not believe that these past cases will have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial condition, or cash flows. However, we cannot assure you that past litigation will not have an impact on our present reputation or goodwill among dealers, distributors and customers.