The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal from My! LLC and its owner, Yamil Arocho Miranda, concerning a corporate dispute with the Department of State. The court ruled that the appeal was filed prematurely, meaning it cannot be considered at this time. This ruling affects the ongoing corporate governance issues within My! LLC and highlights the importance of following proper legal procedures in administrative matters.
The case, docketed as TA2026RA00289, stems from a dispute over changes made to My! LLC's corporate structure. Arocho Miranda had made amendments to the company’s registration, but those changes were contested by another party involved in the corporation. The court's decision emphasizes the need for proper authorization in corporate governance and the legal processes that must be adhered to when disputes arise.
Background
My! LLC and Yamil Arocho Miranda are the petitioners in this case, while the Department of State is the respondent. The dispute began when Arocho Miranda made several amendments to the corporate records of My! LLC on December 25, 2025. These amendments included changing the company's principal office address and altering the composition of its board of directors, which led to Arocho Miranda assuming multiple executive roles within the company.
On April 16, 2026, Sandra Miranda Medina filed a complaint with the Department of State, alleging that Arocho Miranda's amendments were fraudulent and made without proper authorization from the board. In response, Arocho Miranda argued that Medina was not an authorized agent of My! LLC and that the changes were valid. On April 24, 2026, the Department of State issued a determination that invalidated Arocho Miranda's amendments, stating there was insufficient documentation to support his authority to make those changes.
The Ruling
The Court of Appeals, in its ruling on August 21, 2026, decided to dismiss the appeal filed by Arocho Miranda and My! LLC. The court found that the appeal was premature, as it was filed before the Department of State had completed its review of a reconsideration request made by the petitioners. The court stated, "the resource was presented while the reconsideration request was pending, and therefore, before the term for judicial review began to run."
The judges on the panel included President Judge Sánchez Ramos, Judge Cruz Hiraldo, and Judge Sánchez Báez, who authored the opinion. The court emphasized that jurisdiction to review administrative decisions is limited to final orders or resolutions that affect rights or obligations. In this case, the determination made by the Department of State was not adjudicative and did not affect substantive rights, leading to the dismissal.
Impact
This ruling underscores the importance of adhering to procedural requirements in administrative law. By dismissing the appeal as premature, the court highlights that parties must wait for agencies to complete their processes before seeking judicial review. This decision may serve as a precedent for future cases involving corporate governance and administrative disputes in Puerto Rico.
The outcome of this case may also affect the operations of My! LLC and its governance structure, as the dispute over corporate amendments remains unresolved. The ruling emphasizes the need for clear documentation and proper procedures when making changes to corporate governance.
What's Next
As the court dismissed the appeal, My! LLC and Arocho Miranda may choose to wait for the Department of State to complete its review of the reconsideration request before pursuing further legal action. Details were not available in the court filing regarding any potential related cases or further appeals.