GFR Falling apart?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

+1

Hope the law does its thing. Anyone going to the meeting on Wednesday? Seems like the type of thing to ask about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

It's quite damning if it's true but apparently not a single shred of evidence was attached to the lawsuit - literally NOTHING. It's all rumors still, mostly started by RP and a lot of these allegations are minor truths completely blown up to look incriminating. Also, this guy is suing GFR and RS but RS is likely covered by liability insurance so no money "won" would come from RS directly. The only money that would be "won" by the plaintiff would come from GFR directly, not RS or any board member. Good job costing GFR families MORE money with another baseless lawsuit, RP and your cronies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

+1

Hope the law does its thing. Anyone going to the meeting on Wednesday? Seems like the type of thing to ask about.

Who brought this civil case? Is it the disgruntled former board member?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

+1

Hope the law does its thing. Anyone going to the meeting on Wednesday? Seems like the type of thing to ask about.

Who brought this civil case? Is it the disgruntled former board member?

yep. completely insane how much damage he's caused for WHAT??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

+1

Hope the law does its thing. Anyone going to the meeting on Wednesday? Seems like the type of thing to ask about.

Um, if there's a lawsuit the board won't be able to answer questions about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

It's quite damning if it's true but apparently not a single shred of evidence was attached to the lawsuit - literally NOTHING. It's all rumors still, mostly started by RP and a lot of these allegations are minor truths completely blown up to look incriminating. Also, this guy is suing GFR and RS but RS is likely covered by liability insurance so no money "won" would come from RS directly. The only money that would be "won" by the plaintiff would come from GFR directly, not RS or any board member. Good job costing GFR families MORE money with another baseless lawsuit, RP and your cronies.

That’s not how lawsuits work - you don’t have to prove anything in your complaint. You had to have a reasonable belief that it’s true under ethical rules, but that’s it. If it was made up entirely for example the parties could be sanctioned. However the relief is so much more specific than is required that I’m sure its intentional to demonstrate what is known (and what is likely alleged elsewhere in the complaint).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

+1

Hope the law does its thing. Anyone going to the meeting on Wednesday? Seems like the type of thing to ask about.

Who brought this civil case? Is it the disgruntled former board member?

yep. completely insane how much damage he's caused for WHAT??

This entire thing has been handled so poorly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

It's quite damning if it's true but apparently not a single shred of evidence was attached to the lawsuit - literally NOTHING. It's all rumors still, mostly started by RP and a lot of these allegations are minor truths completely blown up to look incriminating. Also, this guy is suing GFR and RS but RS is likely covered by liability insurance so no money "won" would come from RS directly. The only money that would be "won" by the plaintiff would come from GFR directly, not RS or any board member. Good job costing GFR families MORE money with another baseless lawsuit, RP and your cronies.

That’s not how lawsuits work - you don’t have to prove anything in your complaint. You had to have a reasonable belief that it’s true under ethical rules, but that’s it. If it was made up entirely for example the parties could be sanctioned. However the relief is so much more specific than is required that I’m sure its intentional to demonstrate what is known (and what is likely alleged elsewhere in the complaint).

Whoever brought this civil case just opened themselves up to a counter suit. This could get ugly for all parties involved... and all for what? Slander, defamation, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

It's quite damning if it's true but apparently not a single shred of evidence was attached to the lawsuit - literally NOTHING.[b] It's all rumors still, mostly started by RP and a lot of these allegations are minor truths completely blown up to look incriminating. Also, this guy is suing GFR and RS but RS is likely covered by liability insurance so no money "won" would come from RS directly. The only money that would be "won" by the plaintiff would come from GFR directly, not RS or any board member. Good job costing GFR families MORE money with another baseless lawsuit, RP and your cronies.

So that’s quite literally not true. Evidence was at the end of the document. Can you read that far?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

It's quite damning if it's true but apparently not a single shred of evidence was attached to the lawsuit - literally NOTHING.[b] It's all rumors still, mostly started by RP and a lot of these allegations are minor truths completely blown up to look incriminating. Also, this guy is suing GFR and RS but RS is likely covered by liability insurance so no money "won" would come from RS directly. The only money that would be "won" by the plaintiff would come from GFR directly, not RS or any board member. Good job costing GFR families MORE money with another baseless lawsuit, RP and your cronies.

So that’s quite literally not true. Evidence was at the end of the document. Can you read that far?

what was forwarded to me was nothing but the complaint and the resignation of the board member and a copy of the bylaws. i saw no evidence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

It's quite damning if it's true but apparently not a single shred of evidence was attached to the lawsuit - literally NOTHING.[b] It's all rumors still, mostly started by RP and a lot of these allegations are minor truths completely blown up to look incriminating. Also, this guy is suing GFR and RS but RS is likely covered by liability insurance so no money "won" would come from RS directly. The only money that would be "won" by the plaintiff would come from GFR directly, not RS or any board member. Good job costing GFR families MORE money with another baseless lawsuit, RP and your cronies.

So that’s quite literally not true. Evidence was at the end of the document. Can you read that far?

😂😂

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

It's quite damning if it's true but apparently not a single shred of evidence was attached to the lawsuit - literally NOTHING.[b] It's all rumors still, mostly started by RP and a lot of these allegations are minor truths completely blown up to look incriminating. Also, this guy is suing GFR and RS but RS is likely covered by liability insurance so no money "won" would come from RS directly. The only money that would be "won" by the plaintiff would come from GFR directly, not RS or any board member. Good job costing GFR families MORE money with another baseless lawsuit, RP and your cronies.

So that’s quite literally not true. Evidence was at the end of the document. Can you read that far?

what was forwarded to me was nothing but the complaint and the resignation of the board member and a copy of the bylaws. i saw no evidence.

Can you forward what you have so the rest of us can read it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has everyone yet seen the Fairfax County Civil Case (requesting a jury trial) brought against Richard Shelton (GFR Exec Director) this week?

As part of remedies, the plaintiff seeks:

"Plaintiff seeks an order requiring a full, independent forensic audit and financial review of GFR operations from 2021 to present, including but not limited to:
a. All compensation, reimbursements, and financial benefits received by
Richard Shelton, directly or indirectly;
b. All transactions, payments, or agreements involving:
i. Total Futbol and its principal(s), including the $446,000 unapproved
contract;
ii. NVU (Northern Virginia United) and its leadership;
iii. compensation discussions or payment and access to GFR’s financial data provided to unauthorized individuals;
iv. Loudoun NVA and Futsal clinics, where funds were diverted to Shelton’s personal PayPal account;
v. Sterling Soccer and any related merger or affiliation efforts; or personal payments made to Shelton;
c. All unauthorized personal uses of GFR financial instruments, including
credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo;
d. All settlements and severance payouts, paid to any former employees; and
e. The use of GFR’s FEIN, name, and brand by external entities without Board approval." (Note:he leased a car in GFR's name without Board knowledge or approval)

The suit is public information, filed with the County and a necessary read. It's quite damning against RS, and if true, is a complete breach of both law and fiduciary responsibilities.

It's quite damning if it's true but apparently not a single shred of evidence was attached to the lawsuit - literally NOTHING.[b] It's all rumors still, mostly started by RP and a lot of these allegations are minor truths completely blown up to look incriminating. Also, this guy is suing GFR and RS but RS is likely covered by liability insurance so no money "won" would come from RS directly. The only money that would be "won" by the plaintiff would come from GFR directly, not RS or any board member. Good job costing GFR families MORE money with another baseless lawsuit, RP and your cronies.

So that’s quite literally not true. Evidence was at the end of the document. Can you read that far?

what was forwarded to me was nothing but the complaint and the resignation of the board member and a copy of the bylaws. i saw no evidence.

Can you forward what you have so the rest of us can read it

I can't forward it - It's a 33 page document. With 2 exhibits - 1 is the club bylaws, 1 is the resignation of a board member. No evidence. If it's a filed case you should be able to find it on the fairfax cty court website.

[Anonymous]

It does not appear to have hit the FFX CTY civil cases court website yet, from what I can tell. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place. However, since it was just filed, it might take a while before it makes its way to their public site.

In a civil suit, you only need to allege facts that support your claim. The complaint should include a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the plaintiff is entitled to relief (this follows Virginia’s version of notice pleading). The 33 page doc does this. You do not submit evidence like documents, photos, or witness testimony with the complaint itself.

Evidence is presented later during the trial, specifically in discovery, pre-trial and trial.

A jury trial has been requested in the Shelton civil case.

[Anonymous]

What are the potential outcomes of a civil case? Can GFR lose their tax-exempt status as the result of a civil judgment? Or be forced to terminate an employee?