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Also I communicate with pheromones and telepathy. (, In opposition, Plaintiff relies on his own declaration. There are Victory Outreach churches in almost every major U.S. city and more than a dozen in South America, Europe and Africa--235 congregations and 310 rehabilitation homes worldwide. My dad is a Pastor in victory outreach and my personal experience easiliy refutes every negative thing stated in this post. When my time came. The bus pass got stolen by a man in the Lobby and they wouldn't give a me another (they're $3 jeez). Televangelist Ernest Angley was sued for sexual abuse and settled a lawsuit out of court, according to The Columbus Dispatch. (Brooks v. Eugene Burger Management Corp.(1989) 215 Cal.App.3d 1611, 1619.). (angar, ) Victory Outreach Manchester have been involved with interfaith/ecumenical groups, such as: Hope Together (AKA Hope 2008). Ministry Watch reported on the Burress familys sex problems in June. 0000001372 00000 n Though to me, it's not terribly surprising tbh. I knew I was dead or dying in a coma because they made sure I stayed out of reality even in sleep. The people who stole it actually towed it off the lot. I asked her if I died and she said something about the old me was going to be shed.WTF in my mental state that could mean lots of dead and dying shit. On 05/12/2009 VICTORY OUTREACH LA PUENTE filed a Contract - Other Contract lawsuit against MERCO GROUP-2001-2021. Received a letter of invitation to speak at a three day conference. 10. the victory outreach ppl are now government employees forcibly recruiting during working hours now? . 0000002186 00000 n In every church there are going to be some who have negative experiences but that cannot be said for every individual. You come in and you surrender all. It's not an easy mission," he said. "All I wanted was a decent meal, and I was willing to be a slave," said Jaimez, 29, who has since left the church. Other church leaders dismiss both the allegations of legal problems and of ethical breaches. ", Further criticism relates to the church's failure to get most of its facilities licensed. "They said, 'God's got a plan for your life.' I loaded my van with about 6 huge tables and supplies and drove to the beach at 9am, they are slavedrivers not followers of Christ.. After 7 or 8 hours they still refused to feed us, I had to borrow money to eat, and I shared with my fellow starving slaves. . Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Victory Outreach filed by Eric Freeman. Sonny Arguinzoni: Victory Outreach International: $465,072: 42: No: No: Sonny Arguinzoni's outreach to gangs and drug addicts has been criticized for manipulative practices. . I slowly went to obey that super important petty, command. There will never be a perfect church. exploits people,the administration know's who they are. We do it out of love, because that is what we are called to do! 0000003557 00000 n "I guess this is the argument guys in jail make--that they want to be paid a salary.". He did not want to go to Chinatown and they never sent him to Chinatown to pass out flyers. Therefore, the Court grants summary judgment because there is no triable issue whether Defendant owed Plaintiff a duty. We all lined up on the stairs (like in preschool or prison) for breakfast, they told me to brush my hair for the last time. That is true there are some stuff that I use to do even after we leave the cult.The cult however Shakyamunison was called the People of Hope and it is in NJ and is known for its brainwashing and stealing people's money. Sent money on 12/6/12 for $650.00. 0000001792 00000 n With locations in over 30 countries worldwide, Victory Outreach continues to lead the way in creating a legacy of hope and restoring people's sense of belonging, dignity and destiny. The Complaint is signed only by Kevin R. Saunders, Sr., who purports to sign the Complaint "On behalf of the VICTORY OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC. and the members of the Saunders Family." Kevin R. Saunders, Sr. is the only plaintiff to sign any of the documents filed in this action. I'm disappointed to see so much "VO" bashing going on. <> Declaration in Support of Attorney's Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel-Civil, Declaration - DECLARATION OF DAMIAN PEREZ, Memorandum - MEMORANDUM OF UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTS, Opposition - OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT, Declaration - DECLARATION OF FEDERICO SAYRE, Notice - NOTICE NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION BY PLAINTIFF TO DEFENDANT NICHOLAS LANGARICA'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (COURT ORDER: MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT), Certificate of Mailing for - CERTIFICATE OF MAILING FOR (COURT ORDER: MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT) OF 11/04/2019, Reply - REPLY DEFENDANT LANGARICAS REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; DECLARATION OF DAVID H. RYAN, Objection - OBJECTION DEFENDANT NICHOLAS LANGARICAS OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFFS EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, Response - RESPONSE DEFENDANT NICHOLAS LANGARICAS RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS SEPARATE STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTS AND ADDITIONAL UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTS IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY, Certificate of Mailing for - CERTIFICATE OF MAILING FOR (HEARING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT) OF 11/18/2019, Order Appointing Court Approved Reporter as Official Reporter Pro Tempore, Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (HEARING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT), Cases involving other personal injury not classified elsewhere, 360, 1360, 2360, 2367, 3360, 3367, 4360, 4367, 5360, 5367, DAMIAN PEREZ VS VICTORY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL ET AL, at 08:30 AM in Department 32, Stephen I. Goorvitch, Presiding; (OSC RE Dismissal) - Not Held - Vacated by Court, Appeal - Notice Court Reporter to Prepare Appeal Transcript (;B304082, NOA 2/6/20;); Filed by Clerk, Notice of Ruling; Filed by Nicholas Langerica - SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Defendant), at 08:30 AM in Department 32, Stephen I. Goorvitch, Presiding; Jury Trial - Not Held - Advanced and Vacated, at 10:00 AM in Department 32, Stephen I. Goorvitch, Presiding; Final Status Conference - Not Held - Vacated by Court, Minute Order ( (Final Status Conference)); Filed by Clerk, Appeal - Reporter Appeal Transcript Process Fee Paid; Filed by Damian Perez (Appellant), Appeal - Ntc Designating Record of Appeal APP-003/010/103; Filed by Damian Perez (Appellant), Appeal - Notice of Default Issued; Filed by Clerk, Proof-Service/Summons; Filed by Damian Perez (Plaintiff), Answer; Filed by Victory Outreach International (Defendant), DEFENDANT VICTORY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT; DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL, Complaint; Filed by Damian Perez (Plaintiff), COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES: 1. Forgot UserName | Forgot password | Sign Up. Case Summary. So I said, 'Great,' and I stayed. But as with all miracles, there are reasons to doubt. Cut ACA subsidies to . His wife and five grown children all draw paychecks either from the TV operation or the church. %PDF-1.6 % Now, three new lawsuits allege that the father-and-son team of serial abusers was only part of the problem at Victory Baptist Church in Rochester, New . In the alternative, the Court grants summary judgment because there is no triable issue whether Defendant breached any duty. Moreover, it is undisputed that: Plaintiff knew that residents of the Home were expected to work at various locations, with pay for their work hours going to the Home for expenses, but they volunteered to do this. Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. Received email as reported in previous complaints. Established in 1984. I was alive! Jaimez said he was part of a 25-person crew sent from the home to work at the Great America theme park. Press J to jump to the feed. "I often refer to it as a spiritual pyramid scheme.". Joseph Burress offered no comments after being asked about the three lawsuits. Or like, people who are real squares. Loyalty and money, say church leaders, are little to ask in return. . High volume complaints have a better chance to get their money back. The ministry in question is Victory Outreach Ministries International, founded by Sonny Arguinzoni in 1967 in Los Angeles California. My church family took me in and I had nothing! Use the links below to access additional information about this case on the US Court's PACER system. The Home provides a free residential, Christian environment for men and women. Defendant Nicholas Langerica (Defendant) was the assistant pastor for the region of Victory Outreach International that included the home. Get Involved Give a gift . In the alternative, the Court grants summary judgment because there is no triable issue whether Plaintiff was shot because of the gang tattoo. ", Jaimez said he had concerns about the way he was being treated, "but they put it in my mind that if I thought different, I was going against God.". Default; Distance; Rating; Name (A - Z) View all businesses that are OPEN 24 Hours. 2016-11-18, Los Angeles County Superior Courts | Contract | To this day I still find myself saying that same thing when I think about it. In the alternative, the Court grants summary judgment because there is no triable issue whether Plaintiff was shot because of the gang tattoo. . . 0000005595 00000 n Pay for the work was turned over to the church, say former pastors. "You'd still be sticking that needle in your arm. "I think that the souls they have reached outweigh the dirty laundry.". But never ever have you ever heard anything negative about our founder, Pastor Sonny lives by faith, and I have learned to live by faith and many miracles have happened within my family. Yes, they lack professionalism, I did, I'll readily admit. They told me if I walked out that door I would be die for sure. 116 32 0000001698 00000 n The congregations are concentrated in Southern California, with 58 churches from San Diego to Los Angeles. Our program requires a minimum of a one year commitment.. Click HERE to see this thread with all of the graphics, features, and links. This satisfies Defendants burden, and Plaintiff proffers insufficient evidence to create a triable issue. "I'm a household name in the ghetto," he said during an interview at the church's 15-acre headquarters in La Puente. You're just so focused on God using you to do mighty work, helping people who are lost and hurting, that you don't realize that you're the one who's lost and hurting and that you're being used.". Two IFP forms with case number, 4:21-cv-1233-P, written on the forms mailed per #4 ORDER. Plaintiff alleges that his performance of volunteer work was a condition of his residence in the home. This call involves a commitment to plant and develop churches, rehabilitation homes and training centers, in strategic cities of the world. Five people died when the van sped off the highway and crashed, leaving only ten survivors. Reaching Los Angeles. Therefore, in the alternative, the Court grants summary judgment because there is no triable issue whether Defendant breached any duty. Personal information is any information that identifies you or would enable someone to contact you, such as . It has more than . Alvarado said the church does not advocate that practice. ", Two years ago, church members told a resident of a women's rehab home in La Puente that it was God's will that Arguinzoni's dog, Samson, bit her earlobe off while she was working at a party, according to court papers, and that it "would be evil for her to sue Pastor Sonny.". Specialties: Victory Outreach A Multi-Cultural, Multi-Generational Church Reaching San Diego Since 1984. The family of Andrew James Canada is suing the Victory Outreach Church for his wrongful death. Manchester's sister branch of Victory Outreach in London is were Victory Outreach Manchester's Paul Lloyd is a speaker, are also known to have supported More than Gold (In part run and organised by the RCC, as seen by the photos of the Catholic Bishops Conference), CNI . At Victory Outreach International, we respect and protect the privacy of our members and those who use our websites, products and services. "It sounds like what we're talking about here is not in accordance with state law," Fryer said. Later, as a rehab home director, he said, church leaders gave the same instructions to new recruits. Plaintiff Damian Perez (Plaintiff) alleges that he is a former gang member who lived at a rehabilitation home (the Home) owned and operated by Defendants Victory Outreach International and Victory Outreach Salinas. Victory Outreach is has a reputation for financially extorting their congregation, rehabbing "drug addicts" by making them apply for public aide then taking all of it, making them do hard labor for free, going to church and group prayer for up to 6 hours a day, constant ridiculous cleaning chores, allowing only 4 hours of sleep a day. Why is this public record being published online? My brand new car was stolen after I left it in a bar parking lot. All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2016 Scambook, LLC Scambook is a Registered Trademark. But I have been a part of this ministry for over 20 years. Once men and women graduate from the rehabilitation homes--usually after six to nine months--they are expected to live in church-sponsored, single-family homes with other members for nine to 12 months. Leave a comment, like, share our page and most . Arguinzoni receives a salary of $70,000 a year, officials said, and the church raises about $1 million in revenue each year. Now, three new lawsuits allege that the father-and-son team of serial abusers was only part of the problem at Victory Baptist Church in Rochester, New York, which now has a new name (Victory Church), a new pastor, and a non-functioning Meet Our Leaders web page. Victory Outreach was founded in 1967 by Sonny and Julie Arguinzoni when they invited people from the Aliso Village housing projects into their own home. Today, his congregation in south San Jose is one of the largest in Victory Outreach International, a Christian church with more than 700 parishes in 40 countries. V tr a l huyn Lc H trn bn H Tnh. This privacy statement provides details about how your personal information is collected and used. This evidence lacks foundation and is not sufficient to give rise to a triable issue on causation. This was their greatest effort and I almost cared enough to believe just to avoid hell. We were contacted via email from a Mission Organization we represented in the US saying they received this invite but were unable to attend so they passed it on to us. This call involves a commitment to plant and develop churches and training centers, in strategic cities of the world. Victory Outreach . "My vision was to try to reach East L.A., the Boyle Heights area," Arguinzoni said. She asked him what he was praying for and if he thought God would answer it. They shared the basic truth of the Gospel: God loves them and has the power to change their lives. Rev: 6/20/2002 11 In 1967, they purchased a church building on Gless Street in the Boyle Heights district of Los Angeles. Plaintiff has violated Code of Civil Procedure section 1005, which requires that an opposition be filed nine court days before the hearing. We take for granted what large swaths of the population haven't learned. (Id., 34-35.) Can there be good and evil in the same church? Hi my name is Joaquin I was recently in the Victory Outreach home I did not graduate the home and I went to go work for a contractor that offered me a job when I left the home and now the director is telling my employer that he does not have the right to give me a job and you will no longer have a relationship with him because I'm working for him and I didn't graduate the home I feel like that's a violation of my constitutional right I am a man that has struggled with addiction I have gotten my life right I am not on drugs I'm trying to live a productive Life as a productive citizen we're just because I'm not with the home but not attending the church they're taking away my right as a civilian of United States to work with somebody that seems that I have potential to live a successful life I feel that Victory Outreach does not have a right to dictate who I work for when I do not along to home. She left the church in 1993, after Morales allegedly disapproved of her marrying. Roxanne Randall sued Victory Christian Center and Bert Glen Franklin, in Oklahoma County Court on behalf . The Judge overseeing this case is STEPHEN I. GOORVITCH. 0000001927 00000 n "If it wasn't for God raising up Pastor Sonny in the first place, if it wasn't for God raising up the ministry of Victory Outreach, and if it wasn't for your pastor going to your city, you'd still be a sinner," church elder Ed Morales, the head of the 1,000-member San Jose church, said in a tape-recorded sermon sold through the church's bookstore. Join us in thanking the Lord that a settlement agreement has been reached between Los Angeles County and Grace Community Church. Our solution to the drug problem is found in a spiritual experience with Jesus Christ.". may be available from PACER. He had moved from New York to Los Angeles to attend the Latin American Bible College, an Assemblies of God institution in La Puente. Sentencing is scheduled for September. 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