Lachtman Cohen & Belowich LLP Files Malicious Prosecution Action on Behalf of Boxing Legend Manny Pacquiao

Lachtman Cohen & Belowich LLP has filed a malicious prosecution action in the Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao following his complete victory in a prior civil action that was litigated for more than eight years.

The newly filed complaint alleges that the prior lawsuit was premised on a purported oral “finder’s fee” contract that never existed and was directly contradicted by the plaintiff’s own written admission that he sought “no finder’s fee, no compensation.” According to the filing, that admission was withheld for years and surfaced only after court-ordered forensic recovery of electronic evidence.

The prior action also included false allegations that Mr. Pacquiao orchestrated a so-called “terror campaign,” including accusations that he directed associates to threaten and intimidate the plaintiff. The court ultimately entered judgment in Mr. Pacquiao’s favor on every claim and found no evidence that he directed or authorized any such conduct.

Judgment in the prior case was entered on March 19, 2025.

The malicious prosecution action alleges that the prior case was filed and maintained without probable cause and with malice, and seeks compensatory and punitive damages.

Statement from Brian S. Cohen and Gary J. Gorham:

“Mr. Pacquiao was required to defend himself for more than eight years against allegations that, as the court ultimately found, were unsupported by evidence.

This filing seeks accountability through the legal system for the decision to initiate and continue prosecuting allegations that, as alleged, lacked probable cause.

The integrity of the judicial process depends on truthfulness and evidentiary support. When that foundation is absent, the law provides a remedy.”

A copy of the Complaint is attached here: Pacquiao_Malicious_Prosecution_Complaint_2026.