Immediate Release July 8, 2010

Jonathan Levy, Esq. Thomas Easton, Esq.

1629 K Street NW Suite 300 Washington DC 20006 USA

Tel/Fax 1-202-318-2406 chambers@brimstoneandcompany.com

www.brimstoneandcompany.com

Builder of World’s Tallest Building Accused of Torture & Racism

Emaar Properties Sued in California

Sacramento: Dubai based Emaar Properties best known for building the world’s tallest

building, the Burj Khalifa, has been sued in California for torture and false imprisonment

by American businessman Lionel Lombard. United States District Court, Eastern District

of California, Case 2:10-at-00928 LOMBARD v. EMAAR USA et al.

Lombard a former partner in a Dubai public relations firm complained about Apartheid

and treatment of foreign workers at one of Emaar’s flagship properties, The Springs.

Lombard, an American citizen, was repeatedly harassed by Emaar’s security guards

because of his stance. After he took his case directly to Emaar’s chairman, Mohammed

Ali Alabbar, Lombard was imprisoned for almost two years, beaten and tortured in Dubai

and Abu Dhabi.

All charges against Lombard were dropped in February 2010 without explanation. Non

citizens are often imprisoned in Dubai at the whim of officials or due to business

disputes. Despite attempts by Dubai to portray itself as a progressive business and tourist

destination, the reality is that hundreds of non citizens are jailed each year due to minor

civil disputes. Emaar and Alabbar became incensed at Lombard after local media picked

up his story.

The lawsuit also charges Emaar’s USA Division with unfair competition under California

law. Emaar is the developer of the ultra luxury Beverly West tower in Los Angeles.

According to attorney Jonathan Levy, Emaar engages in illicit business practices by

imprisoning and torturing its critics.

For more information contact:

Jonathan Levy, Esq.

Thomas Easton, Esq.

1629 K Street NW Suite 300

Washington DC 20006 USA

Tel/Fax 1-202-318-2406

chambers@brimstoneandcompany.com

www.brimstoneandcompany.com