Obstruction of Justice

Criminal Case Against Eleventh Civil Court Judge for Inaction

Litigation
Criminal Complaint
Court
Primary Attention Section
Public Prosecutor's Office
Panama
Plaintiffs
Lisa, S.A.
Defendants
Judge Lesbia Wolfschon Puga

Summary

Lisa, S.A. filed a criminal complaint against Judge Lesbia Wolfschon Puga, accusing her of obstructing the enforcement of a 2021 judgment against Villamorey, S.A. by refusing to process required legal actions. The company alleges that her inaction unlawfully paralyzed the case and violated its right to judicial protection.

In June 2025, the Public Prosecutor’s Anticorruption Section admitted the complaint, opening a preliminary investigation into potential misconduct. The inquiry will determine whether the judge’s conduct constituted a criminal violation under Panamanian law.

Timeline

April 15, 2025

Lisa accused judge of blocking enforcement of ruling

Lisa, S.A. files criminal complaint against Judge Wolfschon for obstructing judicial enforcement.

Criminal Complaint
Lisa, S.A. | April 15, 2025
June 23, 2025

Prosecutor admitted Lisa’s complaint against the judge

Anticorruption Prosecutor admits Lisa, S.A.'s complaint against Judge Wolfschon for paralyzing case.

Resolution 55
Public Prosecutor | June 23, 2025