Defeating of a Corporate Giant

How Litson Attorneys Defeated Unfounded Corporate Claims and Prevented Criminal Charges

When Amazon accused Carl Nelson—a former real estate manager at AWS—of participating in a massive fraud scheme, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Carl faced a civil lawsuit, an FBI raid, government asset seizure, and the looming threat of federal criminal charges. Amazon’s claims alleged kickbacks and contract violations, but with no criminal charges filed and no proven damages, it quickly became clear this was a high-powered overreach.

Our legal team mounted a strategic, multi-year defense that focused on contract clarity, evidentiary scrutiny, and aligned responses across civil and criminal fronts. We proved Nelson’s developer relationships were permitted under his employment terms, dismantled Amazon’s claims of financial harm, and challenged the government’s aggressive seizure of family assets. Most of Amazon’s claims—including fraud and RICO violations—were ultimately dismissed by a federal judge.

After four years, Carl Nelson was cleared of all allegations. The court affirmed his actions were lawful, the Department of Justice declined to prosecute, and the family recovered most of their seized funds. This case shows that with the right legal team, individuals can stand up to corporate power—and win.

Key Facts

7 of 8 claims dismissed: The federal court rejected nearly all of Amazon’s allegations.

0 criminal charges: The Department of Justice declined to prosecute Carl Nelson.

$765,000 recovered: 85% of the family's seized assets were returned.