Becker’s James J. Mahon and Samantha A. Lesser Resolve Individual Federal Tax Claims Against Zlaty Schwartz

New York, NY, October 8, 2025 – The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York entered a Court-Ordered Stipulation dismissing with prejudice all claims against Zlaty Schwartz, individually, in the matter of United States v. Moshe Lax, et al. This marks the conclusion of a protracted and hard-fought legal battle that began in 2018 and has been previously reported by Bloomberg and Law360.

The dismissal encompasses all claims brought against Mrs. Schwartz, including those under 31 U.S.C. § 3717, N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts Law § 12-1.1, 26 U.S.C. § 6324(a)(2), as well as allegations of fraudulent transfer liability. Additionally, the Court lifted a preliminary injunction that had previously been entered against Mrs. Schwartz. All claims were dismissed with prejudice, bringing finality to the matter.

Mrs. Schwartz was represented by the law firm Becker NE P.C. Her attorneys, James J. Mahon and Samantha A. Lesser, expressed their deep appreciation for the efforts of Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo, whose dedication and skilled mediation were instrumental in achieving this resolution.

“As a result of this settlement, Mrs. Schwartz can now move forward without the heavy burden this case has placed on her and her family,” said Mr. Mahon. He also extended his thanks to the United States Department of Justice’s Civil Division, particularly attorneys Phil Bednar and Kari Larson, for their professionalism throughout the proceedings.

This resolution concludes a significant chapter in long-running litigation and clears the path for Mrs. Schwartz to move on with her life.

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