USVI Supreme Court Reinstates BlackRock Parent as Defendant and Enforces Jurisdiction in the USVI
CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Acceletron Automotive Controls Inc., formerly known as Altisource Asset Management Corporation ("AAMC" or the "Company"), reports a key development in its litigation against BlackRock and PIMCO pending in the Superior Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Division of St. Croix, Case No. SX-2018-CV-146.
On December 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands unanimously upheld the Superior Court's finding of personal jurisdiction over four BlackRock subsidiary defendants. The Supreme Court also ordered parent company BlackRock, Inc. to be reinstated as an additional defendant in the case.
In its 27-page Opinion, the Supreme Court found that jurisdiction was imputed to the BlackRock parent by virtue of its control and direction over the BlackRock subsidiary defendants who expressly consented to jurisdiction in their broker/dealer and advisory registration filings in the territory. The PIMCO defendants likewise submitted registrations in the Virgin Islands containing the same jurisdictional consents. PIMCO's petition challenging jurisdiction was denied as moot.
Claims for Damages under Racketeering Statute and Business Torts
The plaintiffs' Complaint alleges that BlackRock and PIMCO engaged in coordinated misconduct during the mortgage crisis that plaintiffs claim caused harm to AAMC and related parties.
The action seeks damages under the Virgin Islands Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("CICO") and related business tort theories. In December 2023, the Superior Court ruled that those claims may proceed, adopting a 132-page recommendation issued by a court-appointed Staff Master.
In Amended Initial Disclosures filed on the Superior Court docket, plaintiffs state that they are seeking more than $18 billion in compensatory damages, excluding any potential treble or punitive damages. Plaintiffs also assert that additional damages could be available if they succeed on certain statutory or tort claims.
"We are pleased with this important development in the prosecution of our claims against these BlackRock and PIMCO defendants," said AAMC Chairman William Erbey. "With their appeals dismissed, we look forward to moving the litigation process forward toward trial."
About AAMC
AAMC works to employ capital light operating strategies that have historically been implemented across a variety of industry sectors. The Company continues to manage its portfolio of alternative assets originated to provide liquidity and capital to under-served markets. We are also currently focused on the development and licensing of a control system which increases the efficiency of electric vehicles. The Company acquired a non-exclusive license for a set of patents for a control system which seeks to optimize the efficiency of electric vehicles. Additional information is available at www.altisourceamc.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding management's beliefs, estimates, projections, anticipations and assumptions that may impact, among other things, the Company's financial results. We caution that forward-looking statements are qualified by the existence of certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from what is contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, our ability to develop and monetize our businesses and technology rights. The statements made in this press release are current as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or any other information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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