Monrovia – Ms. Global Company, based in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, has filed a lawsuit against Cheaitou Brothers Incorporated—owned by Mr. Vinit Nair, Consul General of Colombia in Liberia—at the Commercial Court in Monrovia over an alleged unpaid debt of US$103,037.33.
The case, filed through Justice Advocates and Partners, Inc. by Cllr. Albert S. Sims and Cllr. Moses Peagar, stems from what the plaintiff describes as unpaid invoices for 1,248 boxes of fresh table hen eggs (brown and white) supplied to Cheaitou Brothers Incorporated.
According to court documents, the plaintiff claims that the defendant initially owed US$59,883.60, plus six percent annual legal interest, and has since accrued additional late payment penalties amounting to US$45,005.33, bringing the total to US$103,037.33.
The plaintiff is also seeking the recovery of court costs and any other relief deemed just and equitable by the court.
Background of the Case
Court filings reveal that on February 20, 2025, Ms. Global Company and Cheaitou Brothers Incorporated entered into a contract (No. 3441YR2025) for the supply of hen eggs. Prior to shipment, a third-party inspection company, in the presence of Ms. Global’s quality control team, verified that the goods were fit for human consumption and met all contractual specifications.
The container, marked CGMU-5454610, containing 1,248 boxes of small-sized brown and white eggs, arrived at the Freeport of Monrovia on June 2, 2025, was discharged on June 4, and offloading at Cheaitou Brothers’ warehouse began on June 5, 2025.
Dispute Over Damaged Goods and Discounts
After inspection, Mr. Khalil Fawah, a representative of Cheaitou Brothers, reportedly informed Ms. Samira El Bahlili, Ms. Global’s Export Manager, that a limited number of cartons sustained minor damage. The defendant claimed US$1,000 in damages, which the plaintiff accepted and settled.
However, the lawsuit states that on July 31, 2025, Cheaitou Brothers requested an additional US$3,000 discount due to the mix of white and brown eggs and their size. The plaintiff rejected this request, insisting that the goods were supplied in full conformity with the contract’s terms.
Court records further allege that Cheaitou Brothers delayed payments despite repeated reminders, prompting the addition of the late payment penalty that brought the total owed to US$103,037.33.
Efforts to Resolve the Dispute
The plaintiff claims that several attempts to resolve the matter amicably failed, as Cheaitou’s representatives—Mr. Fawah and Mr. Nair—allegedly stopped responding to communications.
In a final effort to settle the matter, Ms. Global dispatched Ms. El Bahlili to Liberia, but that mission also failed to yield results. Consequently, the company instructed its lawyers to pursue legal action.
A formal demand letter was issued on September 12, 2025, requesting payment or a settlement meeting by September 17, 2025. Cheaitou Brothers reportedly failed to attend the meeting, prompting the lawsuit.
Plaintiff’s Prayer to the Court
In its complaint, the plaintiff requests the court to render judgment against Cheaitou Brothers for the full amount of US$103,037.33, plus interest and costs.
“Wherefore, in view of the foregoing, the plaintiff prays Your Honors to enter judgment against the defendant,” the complaint reads.
The Commercial Court is expected to schedule a hearing in the coming days to address the case.
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