RICO CLAIM PROOFS

PREDICATE ACTS TO PROVE A RICO CLAIM (Treble Damages)

Proof that: 

The defendant(s) 

Through the commission of two or more acts

Through a pattern (continuity plus relationship which combines to produce a pattern. –  one scheme - two predicate acts if the acts are related to each other) 

Maintains an interest in or participates in 

Racketeering activity or the collection of an unlawful debt

Activities which effect interstate or foreign commerce; and

Plaintiff’s must show that they are injured in their business or property by reason of RICO violation 

As described in Sedima, Imrex Co., Inc, 473 U.S. 479 (1985)