The lawsuit involving Robert Mederos of Cubanacan Cigars and the Soneros brand and its owners Omar and Luis González has been settled. Frank Herrera, attorney for the González family issued a statement indicating the lawsuit has been settled with neither side receiving any money for damages: The parties have amicably resolved all matters between them. Each side has waived any and all claims against each other with no payments being made to either party. The parties wish each other the best of success in their future endeavors. With the uncertainty surrounding the issues related to the FDA regulations, the parties deem settlement to be in their respective best interests. The González family was responsible for producing cigars for Cubanacan, including the HR brand for Hirochi Robaina. In exchange, Cubanacan paid the family for the cigars and distributed the Soneros brand, which was owned by the González family. Shortly before the 2015 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, the González family announced it was no longer producing cigars for Cubanacan due to allegations over a breach of contract and non-payment. Specifically, the family alleged it was owed over $800,000 for various loans and non-payments. Mederos counter sued and eventually named La Palina as a third-party ...
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