Criminal Case Against Eleventh Civil Court Judge for Inaction
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
Lisa accused judge of blocking enforcement of ruling
Lisa, S.A. files criminal complaint against Judge Wolfschon for obstructing judicial enforcement.
Prosecutor admitted Lisa’s complaint against the judge
Anticorruption Prosecutor admits Lisa, S.A.'s complaint against Judge Wolfschon for paralyzing case.