Kosher Catering Firm Responds to a "Character Assassination Attempt" During State Supreme Court Press Conference

WOODBURY, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Morrell, President of Morrell of Woodbury, today issued a press statement following a news conference on the steps of Mineola State Supreme Court responding to allegations that his firm knowingly served non kosher food to party goers.

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"This was the first day of what will be a personal campaign to recapture my reputation.

"I am participating in a news conference where I not only reaffirm my integrity as a Glatt kosher caterer but remind friend and foe alike that I will not be extorted, intimidated or bullied by a lawyer who seeks to destroy my business by filing charges against me.

"His motive is simple.  Mr. Howard Fensterman is the defendant in a massive $19 million fraud case that poured millions of dollars into a Dubai insurance scam. Many are suing him but I am the only one who is not a powerful figure in the investment community. As a result he is going after someone he views as vulnerable. He has discovered that I will not allow myself to be victimized twice -- once by a fraudulent investment and then by acceding to his demand that I withdraw from the lawsuit or face his vindictive wrath.

"Those of you who have worked with me over the decades know of my family's commitment to observing the strictest instructions of Kashrut. You also know that I take my responsibility to the Jewish community as a solemn promise to deliver excellence with every meal. There is no price that can be attached to that trust and I will not allow my family's heritage to be tarnished by a terror attack on my company.

"In the days and weeks to come I will continue to refute these lies and seek damages for an overseas investment scam worthy of Madoff," he concluded.

Affirming faith in his integrity

Rabbi Abraham Alper-Mashgiach-Vaad of Flatbush stated, "I won't speak to any of the legal issues that have been raised. It would be inappropriate to offer an opinion one way or another and the courts will ultimately provide a verdict.  I can, and will, however, speak to the personal integrity of the Morrells. I have known them and respected them for decades and have personally witnessed them apply the highest standards of Jewish law to food preparation.  My confidence in their personal integrity and honesty is unwavering."

SOURCE Morrell of Woodbury