Jia ‘Jerry’ Lim, False Claims Act, Texas 2023

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Allied Stone Inc. and Jerry Lim Fined $12.4M for False Claims Act in Texas

A Dallas-based supplier of countertop and cabinetry products, Allied Stone Inc., and its President, Jia ‘Jerry’ Lim, have agreed to pay a total of $12.4 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly evading, or conspiring to evade, antidumping and countervailing duties owed to the United States on quartz surface products imported from China.

Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Civil Division stated, ‘This settlement reflects our commitment to hold accountable those who evade or conspire to evade duties owed on imported goods, including antidumping and countervailing duties that level the playing field for American manufacturers.’

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas and its partners will use every tool available to ensure compliance with the nation’s trade policy, including customs, duties, and tariffs on foreign imports meant to level the playing field, said Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy E. Larson.

‘Providing false information to CBP violates the law, and it is imperative that violators face consequences,’ said acting Executive Assistant Commissioner Susan S. Thomas of the Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The settlement resolves allegations that Allied Stone and Mr. Lim knowingly evaded or conspired to evade duties on Chinese quartz surface products that were imported between Sept. 29, 2018 and Feb. 7, 2023. The United States alleged that Allied Stone and Mr. Lim misrepresented, caused to be misrepresented, or conspired in the misrepresentation of Chinese quartz surface products as other merchandise subject to lesser duties, such as marble or crystallized glass, to improperly avoid applicable antidumping and countervailing duties.

As part of the resolution, relator Melinda Hemphill will receive approximately $2,170,875 of the settlement proceeds. The lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Texas under the whistleblower provision of the False Claims Act, which permits private parties to file suit on behalf of the United States for false claims and to share in a portion of the government’s recovery.