The lawsuit claims that a cabal run by Dan Choe (hiding behind the Fake Name “D.C.” on NextDoor), a resident of Northwood Estates in Irvine California, has illicitly seized control of the HOA. According to the complaint, this clique of gangster board members, Susan Okuno, William Chu, and Tina Smith, and their cohorts, empowered by the management company PMP, have engaged in racketeering, terrorizing residents and their guests. Almost surreal shakedowns, threats, invasion of privacy, and financial scheming are described in the filed complaint.
This is NOT the first time
Homeowners have been forced to sue for inspection of our own financial records that we all have a legal right to see. The judge imposed a fine of over $2700 against the association under California Civil Code (they still have not paid). Dan Choe acted in court as the legal representative for our HOA (and paid $175 per hour!), even though he had resigned as a board member and was hired mainly to be the laborer to put stickers on cars. The HOA lost this case, and Dan Choe immediately appealed without the authority of our Board of Directors. He (and the Association) then simply failed to show up to court for the final appeal.
Dan Choe, as a board member, lied and said that a homeowner’s son vandalized our park. He imposed a $2300 fine on the family and took away “pool privileges” indefinitely until the unethical fraudulent fine was paid. He lost the case, appealed, and the judge actually INCREASED the financial penalty to the association.
At least three other similar cases about harassment have been filed.
Campellone and Big Star Enterprises vs Dan Choe and Northwood II Community Association discusses harassment of residents by board members.
Jinping Wan vs Dan Choe and Northwood II Community Association begins “Upon becoming a member of the Board, Defendant Choe began his personal campaign of targeting, penalizing, and attempting to restrict the rights of homeowners within the HOA.”
In Cross vs Choe, a restraining order was not granted, but the judge had harsh words for Dan Choe.
- “Mr. Choe, I don’t find your testimony credible”
- “If this was a preponderance of the evidence standard, I probably would have issued a restraining order against you”
- “I would seriously consider changing your approach to dealing with your neighbors and your community.”
- “You’re not doing anybody any favors by making everybody miserable by being a hall monitor.”
- “So I don’t think you were being candid with the Court”
- “I’m just telling you I think you’re over the top. I really do, and I think you need to watch yourself, the way you deal with folks.”
And we all pay to defend Dan Choe.
“Indemnification” Tina Smith, Susan Okuno, and William Chu signed a contract with Dan Choe that our Association will pay Dan Choe’s legal fees if he is sued for his actions after resigning from the Board.
About This Website
On this website you will find information about the lawsuit filed against Northwood Estates Community Association in Irvine California, more commonly known as the Northwood Estates HOA or Northwood Estates Homeowners Association. This Association was formerly known as Northwood II HOA in Irvine California.
There are pages where you can find the full Complaint filed in Orange County Superior Court
You can also find pages with a list of the Defendants, a list of the Causes of Action, and the text of the general allergations.
Pages with videos and other information about the issues raised in this lawsuit