Full Legal Timeline — Gasio v. Tran et al.

2022–2025 chronological sequence, including payments, fraud acts, corporate escalations, police & DA contact, and executive departures.

2022
April 2022
Family Housing Search
Yulia Gasio accepts CSU position; family must relocate in 15 days with two large dogs + elderly mother. Zillow search specifies ocean view, washer/dryer, dog-friendly, near beach/park.
May 1, 2022
Lease Initiation — 19235 Brynn Ct.
Owner does not sign Docusign; property misrepresented (no true ocean view, no washer/dryer, mold/rot) roof leaking no door for animals. Early threats from agent Anna Ly documented.
2023
May 1, 2023
DocuSign Renewal Attempt
Renewal issued by Anna Ly; wife excluded; year 2 treated as month-to-month.
Early 2023
Unilateral Demands & HOA Issue
Anna Ly insists payment by 20th “forget contract owner needs the money now.” HOA forces disabled resident to mow owners property push mower. Owner refuses calls HOA.
Late 2023
LY Construction Cover-Up
Large master bathroom Two bad floors covered with a third layer instead of repair. Concealed habitability defects. LY construction not lic mold abatement.
2024
April 18, 2024
Medical Monitoring & Pre-Inspection
Owner has texted "we want to keep you as lessee Mr. Gasio fitted with heart monitor on first visit routine 10 year check up; Hanson + LY Construction tour same day then; promise repairs despite visible defect none done dishwasher removed after signing. Documented 100% disabled heart problems and documented MD panic attacks medicated.
April 19, 2024
Payment & Acknowledgment
$5,000 cashier’s check sent; owner texts “Thank you.” HBPD contacted same day,after three trips to PD told “civil matter.”
April 20, 2024
DRE Complaint Filed
Illegal rent increase >10% flagged with CA Department of Real Estate. Ton Nguyen gives the 3 a pass for >10% rent increase no written warning in year 3 month 2 of residence.
April 24, 2024
Payment Not Credited
Funds concealed; contract promised not honored. Cashiers check disappears Hanson will not pay me in text message. We now will star rent on 6/1/2024 for legal reasons.
May–June 2024
Owner Text — Private Bank Diversion (Key Admission)
Owner texts acknowledging tenant refused to sign a new “Hanson Le” contract that required rent to be paid into Hanson Le’s private bank account, instead of the Wells Fargo online account used consistently for 3 years. This is a direct admission that payment routing was being diverted off the established channel and outside broker trust.

Quoted substance: “I understand you did not want to sign a contract to pay Hanson Le into his private bank account, not the usual Wells Fargo account we used for 3 years.”

Consequence: Confirms off-ledger payment scheme; corroborates tender/misrouting defense and the fraudulent basis for the later 3-day notice and UD filing.
Charge Map:
  • 18 U.S.C. §1344 (Bank Fraud): Diverting rent to a private account outside trust is a bank fraud vector.
  • 18 U.S.C. §1343 (Wire Fraud): Using texts/electronics to steer funds off-platform = wire fraud predicate.
  • Cal. B&P Code §10145; §10176: Trust account misuse / real estate misrepresentation (discipline + civil liability).
  • RICO — 18 U.S.C. §1962(c),(d): Private account routing + concealment establishes pattern/enterprise conduct.
April 25–28, 2024
Extortion Threat #1
Hanson alters contract dates; calls 4/26: “Sign by Monday or we file for eviction on you 3.”
May 13, 2024
Agent Resignation
Hanson resigns from BHHS, yet contract later used in court. I no longer represent either party. But record show I live next door to owner.
May 18, 2024
Police Interview — Hanson Invokes Fifth
HBPD questions Hanson about rent check handling. He invokes the Fifth Amendment, refusing to answer.
May 18–21, 2024
Extortion Threat #2 — Pickup Truck
Collector drives onto lawn, demands money, uses wrong identity I am your owner. Mr.. Gasio was watering tiny lawn when truck came close to striking him. Event was reported to Silverstein and PD impaired driver under influence blood test needed. Trespass + intimidation logged.
May 28, 2024
Certified Mail Notices (4 Packages)
Four 1-lb USPS certified packets sent to: HB Marina Manager, Ethos, BHHS Legal Department, and the Orange County DA. Included counterfeit contract evidence, mold concealment, rent fraud, and emails/screenshots.
June 29, 2024
Retained Counsel — Rosiak & Associates
Family hires Richard Rosiak & Associates for $8,000 retainer. • Initial phone calls, emails, and text messages exchanged. • Over six weeks, Plaintiff provides receipts, texts, contracts, and exhibits to counsel.

After six weeks, Rosiak abruptly calls: “Stop contacting me, I have all I need to post to court to show we are not bluffing.”

Plaintiff senses foul play. Email sent to counsel documents concern and notes Plaintiff’s medical/mental strain. Plaintiff directs: all defense coordination should be through wife (Yulia Gasio) and Helder Pinero (broker/administrator previously known to Plaintiff in Fresno, CA). Plaintiff is cut out of his own defense. Lexapro interaction with emergency Beta Blockers prescribed day Hanson showed up Dr, Chestney Hoag Medical group. Chrome search saved showed mental health search not covered retire medical plan looking to 5150 himself .

Consequence: Demonstrates malpractice, abandonment, and misrepresentation by counsel. Key defense materials withheld; communication blocked at critical stage of litigation.
Charge Map:
  • B&P §6068(d): Duty of diligence/loyalty violated.
  • B&P §6106: Moral turpitude — taking fees, refusing communication, prejudicing client rights.
  • ABA Rule 1.3: Failure to act with diligence; abandonment of client.
  • Cal. Civ. Code §3294: Conduct rising to fraud/malice basis for punitive damages.
June 2024
Attempted Contact — HB Office Closed
After leaving HBPD, Plaintiff visits HB office; photos show closed office. Phone drops, no answer. Text sent: “I just left police department — I am your customer, victim of fraud and scam, please help.” No response received.
Late June 2024
Certified Letter — Demand to be Made Whole
Demand sent before exchange of checks; no lawful refund or replacement check ever tendered under old lease. Silverstein demands second payment knowing owner has edepoist all along with no damages.
June 20–21, 2024
Eviction Filing
Silverstein files UD for $20,980 based on void Hanson lease; payments ignored no contract no photos of damages claimed in one month.
July 2024
Escalation to Omaha Corporate
After 30 days silence, Plaintiff contacts BHHS corporate in Omaha via web portal. Reply: “We are aware you have contacted us. Goodbye.”
July 2024
Escalation to President Martha Mosier
Plaintiff messages Martha Mosier (President, BHHS CA) via LinkedIn; seen 3 times in 24 hrs, no reply. Overnight demand sent: why is Berkshire-paid contract in hands of Silverstein? No response.
July 2024
Escalation to Counsel David Beard
Beard tells Plaintiff: “Stop contacting us, wrong people, call a lawyer not us.” Acknowledges contract is paid but left paid contract to Berkshire franchisee HB unknowly given “in to the hands of owner” for 3-day eviction by crooked lawyer.
July 2024
Escalation to Berkshire Oil & Gas
Parent entity contacted. Response: “Stop bothering us.” Shows knowledge at ultimate corporate tier.
July 2024 (Court Date)
Executive Departures
During court proceedings, both Martha Mosier (President, BHHS California) and Dennis (franchise manager) leave the company. Suggests malfeasance or flight from accountability.
July 2024
Court Ruling
Judgment issued on fraudulent lease; no walk-through; owner admitted payment; certified/mail proofs ignored. Silverstein proceeds despite notice.
August 2024
Judicial Review Granted
Higher court reviews: contract signatories mismatch, owner admitted payment, inflated $20,980 bill, false move-out documents.
August 2024
FBI/DOJ Package
Federal complaints + exhibits submitted. USPS Fraud Unit notified.
September 2024
THOR Portal Codified
All narrative, exhibits, timelines, and matrices integrated into Project THOR portal.
December 2024
Illegal Airbnb Operation
Owner hosts guests before case heard; violates HB ordinance banning residential STRs. Subject to $1,000/day fines.
2025
January 10, 2025
Attorney Withdrawal Rosiak withdraws Friday before trial, abandoning client. Forgot. Will not return file for trial Pro Se." I do not represent you I do not have to talk to you good bye" also said "it is against the lay to reengage an attorney who has quit the case."
February 1, 2024
First Trial Date — Defense Produces Owner Text
During the first trial date, defense produced the critical text message: “Hanson has the check.” • Owner admitted in open court that this was his true text message to the tenants. • Admission confirmed that the contract was paid as agreed. • Despite this, attorney Steven Silverstein whispered to his client “no comment” and made no disclosure of the admission to the court. Candor/malfeasance.

Consequence: Establishes candor violation by counsel. Defense counsel had proof from his own client that rent was tendered and contract valid, but chose silence — misleading the court and sustaining the fraudulent UD claim.

January 13 first face to face as Pro Se council. Hallway Evidence Suppression — Attorney Clint & Silverstein

Role: Silverstein’s associate Clint present in court hallway during lunch recess.

Key Offense: Plaintiff shared full binder of evidence (bank statements, Hanson texts, move-out doc). Clint later refused binder, saying he could not deliver it to Silverstein, instructing tenant to “explain it like you’re talking to a 4th grader.” Court moved case forward with Plaintiff’s lawyer absent.

Statutes: PC §135 (Suppression of Evidence) • 18 U.S.C. §1503 (Obstruction of Justice)

Conviction Potential: Severe — paints picture of deliberate suppression and obstruction within the courthouse itself.

February 2024 (Trial Session 2)
Inflated Damages — Perjury & Correction Attempt
At the next trial session, landlord’s damage claims were exposed as perjury and fabrication: • $3,000 claimed for “stair re carpet” • $800 claimed for “baseboard replacement” • $300 claimed for “master lock keyless entry system” • Full re-flooring of the entire unit (clearly preparation for Airbnb rental turnover)

Attorney Steven Silverstein interrupted the defense mid-argument asking the court "am I done?" told "yes" he kept speaking out of turn [ I was 45 minutes into Pro Se defence of fraud on the court} "to remove the perjured items from the record, as a favor rather than admit to fraudulent billing by his client. Bailiff witness" Did you get my HD photos?"
Consequence: Proves landlord inflated damages for profit and concealed intent to convert property into Airbnb. Counsel’s attempt to surgically remove perjured items demonstrates knowledge of fraud and a further candor violation.
Charge Map:
  • Perjury — Cal. Penal §118: False statements re damages under oath = felony.
  • Fraudulent Claim — Cal. Civ. Code §3294: Inflated damage claims for profit = punitive damages basis.
  • CRPC 3.3 (Candor): Counsel’s duty to correct perjury — instead attempted concealment.
  • B&P §6106: Moral turpitude for presenting false damage claims.
Charge Map:
  • CRPC 3.3 (Candor to Tribunal): Attorney must not conceal client admissions that contradict filings.
  • B&P §6106 (Moral Turpitude): Knowingly suppressing evidence of payment = professional misconduct, felony-level deceit.
  • 18 U.S.C. §1341/§1343 (Mail/Wire Fraud): Scheme to defraud by concealing known tender.
  • CCP §128.7: Filing arrears claims without factual basis once admission was made.
July 3, 2025
HBPD Charging Binder Delivered
80+ page binder (charges, exhibits) hand-delivered to Huntington Beach Police Department.
Mid-July 2025
DA Binder Delivered
Orange County District Attorney receives hard-copy binder and portal credentials.
Early August 2025
Chief of Police, FBI & DRE Onboarded
Chief of Police, FBI case intake, and CA Department of Real Estate investigators granted direct access to THOR portal. 24/7 evidence visibility online.