Miami’s 777 Says Ex-IT Head Stole Data for Lender’s Lawsuit (1)

Miami investment firm 777 Partners, which is facing several lawsuits by creditors, hit back with its own suit accusing one key lender of hiring 777’s former information technology head to steal data for its litigation.

According to a complaint filed Tuesday in Florida federal court, London-based Leadenhall Capital Partners illegally accessed 777’s computer systems by enlisting forensic accounting firm SAIPH Consulting. That firm was founded by a former executive of 777 affiliate SuttonPark Capital and employs 777’s former IT chief, Noah Davis, 777 alleges.

The lawsuit is the latest twist in the saga of 777, which was founded by ...