Upon learning the results of the entire-Board recall election that took place on 12/23/2019, and the composition of directors of the newly elected Board, Christopher T. Barone realized the majority of the Board directors who supported him Paul Bromley, Mike Umann, David DiNapoli was no longer the quorum on the new Board, which signaled to Barone he no longer controlled the Board. He immediately implemented his coup d'état, claimed the election invalid, proceeded to illegally withdraw $248K from the HOA bank accounts over the next few days, without authorization from the new Board or being an authorized signer on the accounts. Click to view related post Christopher T. Barone Withdraws LLHOA Funds.
Withdrawals of $220,000 were taken out in cashier’s checks. The New Board was able to trace down and recover the funds. The bank employee who assisted Barone was fired as the result of his illegal withdrawals. Click to view related post Banks Recognize New Board- Return $220,000 Illegally Withdrawn.
The following emails reveal Christopher T. Barone’s lies and threats. Barone insisted he was a signer on the HOA accounts, he was not; Barone insisted the attorney did not resign, the attorney did on 12/22/2019; Barone accused Lordon Management of stealing $220,000 of HOA funds, Lordon did not, Barone did; Barone accused Lordon of paying bills with checks not authorized by the LLHOA, his accusation was untrue and baseless. It seems that the means known to Christopher T. Barone to handle and resolve disputes or issues are threats, intimidations, lies, baseless accusations and litigations.
Note: The names of the attorneys, vendors and people mentioned in the emails and the vulgar word have been redacted in the examples below. Except for the redactions, which are marked in blue color, the emails are as Barone sent them including his grammatical errors and typos.
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From: XXX [Lordon employee] Date: Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 8:57 PM Subject: Re: Termination of Agreement To: thectb
Cc: [Lordon management,Board members, HOA member, attorneys]
Chris ,
As far as who authorized you to be removed from the union bank accounts, this was authorized by the LLHOA board of directors. In accordance with the governing documents the board that was elected prior to the recall (all 5 directors) authorized this and signed an updated signature card which removed all signers not in compliance with the associations bylaws. You were present for this meeting and aware of the authorized signatories.
Sent from my iPhone
_________________ On Jan 1, 2020, at 8:44 PM, thectb <XXX@XXX.com> wrote:
XXX [Lordon employee]
You are like the gift that keeps on giving. Then why was Union Bank writing Cashier checks for $200,000? Please tell everyone in this email. Why did the 2nd teller at a different Union Bank who never saw me or knew me ask for My ID, check the system, have me swipe my Driver's License? Then proceed to give me over $9,000 in cash to me 6 days after I took out the $200,000? Can you please tell us when my name was removed, who gave you or Lordon authorization to remove it?
You want to know why the other lawsuits are losers and we will win? When the perceived cloud of chaos surrounds you the best way to see through it is, to be honest. You are absolutely wrong and you won't even try to substantiate the lies without resorting to wrongfully editing documents like you just posted. Ask XXX [Attorney’s name] if XXX [2nd Attorney’s name] or XXX [Law firm] can just resign. You know he can't, stop playing dumb, you aren't and that dog ain't huntin'. Please let me know what XXX [Attorney’s name] thinks about the recall and have her give us her opinion in writing. We gave you XXX's [2nd Attorney’s name] legal opinion several times, you should pay us for it. We don't actually think Lordon was stupid enough to believe 150 affirmative votes constitutes a successful recall when there are 459 homeowners of which around 244 voted in the last general election. We know XXX [Attorney’s name] is a smart lady, she would never have advised you that 150 was enough, never. We also know Lordon isn't so stupid as to believe 150 votes from our association would be a successful recall. I can assure you when this is over we will know why so many of you sold us out. Why does America need Marines? We have the best Army, Navy, Air Force in the world and as a Marine, I can't argue that. So why the hell does the United States of America need Marines? You all are finding out a little bit at a time. Semper Fidelis, Chris Barone
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On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, 06:27:59 PM PST, XXX [Lordon employee] wrote:
Chris,
Your lack of honesty is concerning , you were not a signer on the account when the funds were withdrawn from union bank.
I will not engage further with you.
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From: thectb Sent: Wednesday, January 1, 2020 6:10:54 PM To: [Lordon management]
Cc: [Board members, HOA member, attorneys]
Subject: Re: Termination of Agreement
This is precisely why you will be charged with a felony of commandeering funds and tortious interference. I noticed you failed to post the entire email, you also just entered into evidence a breach of attorney-client privileged email. Post the entire email as you know your purposefully edited and doctored this one. Just like the recall XXX [Lordon employee], you don't get to play dumb in order to commit felonies and avoid tortious interference with the people who pay your salary like me. Remember that, that will be important later on when I announce to the entire HOA what you and your partners in these crimes have been doing. I will not disclose the other 4 paragraphs of the email as I will continue to protect the HOA and our attorney-client privileged information. Please preserve the email of the person who sent this to you, it will work wonders for our case. XXX [2nd Lordon employee] and XXX [3rd Lordon employee] you are now being put on notice sine this email was used on Lordon's account and email. Preserve records including the one to XXX [Lordon employee] that sent this privileged information to her. Lordon will call Union Bank Tomorrow and explain to them your actions and issue a written statement of apology to the LLHOA and if you do that, the board and I will consider dropping the felony charges and tortious interference charges that will undoubtedly be filed against you if you do not. Lordon will likely have the responsibility to represent you in court or they will likely fire you and then represent you in court. Either way, you have stolen over $220,000 dollars of our money, used Harriet Cohen who has a direct conflict of interest in this case because the LLHOA is currently in litigation with her as well as Michael Allan and Hal Siegel who will have a whole host of issues related to a conflict of interest as well. It's hard to imagine a more monumental and catastrophic ending to a business relationship than this. Remember, I was a signer on the day the $200,000 was rightfully withdrawn on Dec. 24th as I was when I withdrew funds on the 30th of December. You really stepped in it big time, you better fix it, you better send us all the financial information I have requested, you better stop allowing Michael Allan to use Lordon emails to falsely claim he is the president. Just like XXX [Attorney’s name] advised XXX [3rd Lordon employee] & you....the recall failed and you are now in deep sh*t [foul word redacted]. It only gets deeper from here. You had better cut your losses and remember what I said before...this all started with XXX [4th Lordon employee] and our long list of breaches, insubordination, wrongful removal of account access will be devastating to Lordon Management. I truly believe, Lordon Management like GPL has embarked upon its last days. Class Action with a few more really pissed off HOA's will do the trick. Watch and see...
Sincerely,
Chris Barone
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On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, 05:20:58 PM PST, XXX [Lordon employee] wrote:
Chris,
Did I misunderstand something in the email below received from XXX’s [Law firm] office ? <REDACTED IMAGE DO TO ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED INFORMATION> [this redaction made by Barone]
Sent from my iPhone
________________ On Jan 1, 2020, at 1:01 PM, thectb <XXX@XXX.com> wrote:
XXX [Lordon employee], Thank you for forwarding this email. Your tortious interference will be met with the same force and strength as that being employed with Rapoport & GPL. You have overstepped your bounds and also participated in felonious actions and may have coerced others into it as well. You also know for a fact the HOA counsel is XXX [Attorney’s name] and you have no documentation stating he has resigned.
Sincerely,
Chris Barone
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On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, 12:36:11 PM PST, XXX [Lordon employee] wrote:
Hello Board,
Pleaser see below received today by former employee Christopher Barone. This should probably be forwarded to the new counsel for the HOA as XXX [Attorney’s name] is included but as we were notified has resigned. Please confirm.
Thank you
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From: thectb Sent: Wednesday, January 1, 2020 12:26 PM To: [Lordon management, Board members, HOA member, attorneys] Subject: Termination of Agreement
As you know you have been relieved of your duties since December 25th. You are to begin the transition of all documents, financial reports, vendor information to me immediately. It has also been noted that your sales rep XXX [Lordon employee] has walking into two financial institutions acting like a complete buffoon and embezzling over $225,000 from the LLHOA with the help of Harriet Cohen, Michael Allan, and Hal Siegel. Preservation of records request is being made of those incidents at both Union Bank and Chase.
You companies illegal interference with LLHOA business will not go unpunished nor will your unlawful changing of our locks twice, both of which failed as they were changed minutes later. There was a fight in my country club yesterday involving XXX [Vendor] Locksmith who I hope comes back again because he will be met with a far different interaction than the last two. This added liability your sales rep has caused my club is needed. A letter of agency has been put in place for the arrest of Lordon Management employees and XXX [Vendor] the Locksmith employees.
Union Bank has unlawfully made a claim that the money transferred to Chase Bank. Union Bank is now reviewing their claims as the transfer happened rightfully as I am a signer and was instructed to do so by the board of directors. You have once again wrongly taken me off of the Union Bank Website as well as the Portal. You have not been paying our bills and you have been paying bills with checks not authorized by the LLHOA. If you do not remedy these issues immediately you can be certain adding you to any lawsuit will be a breeze. We have also been approached by several vendors regarding the unprofessional behavior of your sales rep XXX [Lordon employee]. Whatever her personal relationships she has should not be interfering with that of our vendors. Our attorney of record will be reviewing what other legal action will be taken against you and your company. Lastly, if the over $220,000 of LLHOA is held up any longer by your actions and that of Union Bank you can be certain the remedy will be unfavorable for you. If you have any questions or comments you are to direct them to me. Also, you are to forward me everything regarding XXX [Vendor’s name] so my employees and I can continue to be paid. I need that today.
Sincerely,
Christopher T. Barone
CEO & Chairman
Lake Lindero Country Club/HOA
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