⚠️ LITIGATION STATUS: LIVE STRIKE ⚠️
COURT: Las Vegas Justice Court
CASE #: 26A001567
DEPT: LVJC 6
PLAINTIFFS: De La Vega Jr. / Espinosa
STATUS: ENVELOPE #18217438 ACCEPTED
"The System does not gamble. Logic is the weapon. The $10,000.00 payload is in flight."
Forensic Audit: Evidence of Systemic Sabotage
DETERMINATION SUMMARY:
Based on a cross-platform analysis of hardware telemetry, witness testimony, and financial records, the Investigator has determined that the Target Entity (Midas/Mavis) engaged in Intentional Mechanical Sabotage designed to permanently disable the 1998 Chevy Suburban 2500 ("The Flagship").
1. THE LALO BENCHMARK: Defendant claimed a "specialized tool" and 6 days were required. Independent technician 'Lalo' completed the identical mission in 30 minutes using standard tools. This proves the "No Tool" defense was a fraudulent fabrication.
2. TORQUE SABOTAGE: The tie-rod hardware was not "misaligned"; it was willfully stripped. Forensic photos show extreme force applied to an improperly indexed component—an act impossible to perform by accident.
3. INFRASTRUCTURE ATTACK: The structural twist of the driver’s seat frame and vertical "wobble" represents non-operational force. The vehicle interface was intentionally "bricked" to render the platform "Out-of-Service" (OOS).
4. RECKLESS AUTHORIZATION: The shop manager knowingly authorized the commercial use (DoorDash) of a vehicle with a detached suspension. This constitutes a Conscious Disregard for Human Life.
"Sabotage is not a mistake; it is a choice. Midas/Mavis chose to disable the mission."
⚠️ CORPORATE-LEVEL SABOTAGE IDENTIFIED ⚠️
THE HENDERSON TRAP: After notifying Midas Corporate of the hostile environment and mechanical failure at the Nellis location, Corporate authorized the Plaintiff to drive the compromised vehicle on the freeway to their Henderson sector.
- TOOL DECEPTION: Henderson location confirmed they possessed the required tool, proving the 6-day "No Tool" delay at Nellis was a coordinated lie.
- FINANCIAL EXTORTION: Despite a paid invoice of $527.19, the Henderson location attempted to charge an additional $700.00+ for the same pre-paid service.
- HIGH-VELOCITY ENDANGERMENT: Corporate and local management knowingly authorized the operation of a heavy-duty vehicle with a detached suspension at freeway speeds. This is an orchestrated attempt to cause a catastrophic mechanical failure.
TOTAL MISSION IMPACT: Attempted Loss of Life and Asset Destruction.
Forensic Phase II: The Henderson Corporate Trap
SYSTEMIC ESCALATION DETERMINATION:
Following the documented hardware lockout at the Nellis location, Midas Corporate Headquarters authorized a high-risk transit maneuver. The following data points prove an orchestrated attempt at Reckless Endangerment and Financial Extortion.
1. THE FREEWAY GAMBIT: Corporate authorized the operation of the 7.4L V8-454 Suburban—with a detached and un-indexed suspension—on the I-515/US-95 freeway corridor. This instruction forced a CDL Professional to navigate a heavy-duty kinetic weapon in a lethal state at high velocities.
2. THE TOOL FABRICATION PROVEN: Upon arrival at the Henderson sector, Midas staff confirmed they possessed the "specialized tool." This confirms the 6-day delay at Nellis was a Fraudulent Misrepresentation approved or tolerated by Corporate oversight.
3. ATTEMPTED UNJUST ENRICHMENT: Despite a paid invoice of $527.19 for "Completed Work," the Henderson sector attempted to extort an additional $700.00+ to finalize the paid-for safety components. This is a clear violation of Nevada Consumer Fraud
4. INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION: On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at approximately 13:30 HRS, a telecon was initiated with the Investigator's insurance carrier while on-site at the Henderson Midas sector. This recorded artifact serves as an Independent Forensic Timestamp, providing third-party verification of the $700.00 extortion attempt and the mechanically compromised state of the vehicle's suspension during the Midas Corporate-authorized transit.
"They authorized the transit. They knew the risk. They expected a crash. They failed."
LITIGATION PHASE: ACTIVE
NEVADA ATTORNEY GENERAL CASE: SUBMITTED 05/11/2026
[TARGET ENTITY]: Mavis Tire Supply LLC
[ENTITY NUMBER]: E48771432025-8
[CORPORATE HQ]: 100 Hillside Ave, White Plains, NY
[EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP]: Stephen Potter / Stephen Sorbaro
[REGISTERED AGENT]: Republic Registered Agent LLC
[SERVICE ADDRESS]: 930 S 4th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
AUDITOR'S LOG - STATUS RED:
Mavis Corporate is officially in default of Claim #4370851. State-level complaints have been filed regarding NRS 200.5091 (Elder Exploitation) and NRS 598 (Deceptive Trade Practices). The 103-page forensic manifest documenting life-safety sabotage has been transmitted to the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
TOTAL DOCUMENTED LIABILITY: $26,927.04
⚠️ MAVIS TIRE IN DEFAULT ⚠️
FINAL DEADLINE EXPIRED: MAY 1, 2026 - 12:00 PM PT
Listen to the Confession of Fraud
Midas/Mavis Manager Tory admits on recorded voicemail that safety-critical parts billed as "Installed" were actually left in a box on the floor.
MAVIS CORPORATE HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS EVIDENCE AND REFUSED TO REMEDIATE.
STATUS: ESCALATING TO NEVADA ATTORNEY GENERAL & LOCAL MEDIA
⚠ PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT & TECHNICAL AUDIT ⚠
INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: Catastrophic suspension failure and mechanical separation of a 3/4-ton heavy-duty vehicle following service at a Midas / Mavis regional facility.
EXHIBIT 1: Total structural failure of the upper control arm interface (Passenger Side).
EXHIBIT 2: Forensic analysis of the failed stud. Total omission of mandatory safety-locking hardware (cotter pin).
EXHIBIT 3: Driver's Side Inspection. Evidence that technicians installed the cotter pin but FAILED TO SECURE IT.
PROFESSIONAL CDL SAFETY AUDIT:
Failure attributed to gross mechanical negligence and violation of torque / securement standards.
LEGAL STATUS: Documentation prepared for regulatory enforcement and fraud investigation.
Verified technical analysis by U.S. Patent Holder and Fleet Operator.
Evidence Exhibit: Steering System Negligence
INVESTIGATOR: Gabriel De La Vega Jr. (CDL Class A / Patent Holder)
Subject: Comparative Analysis - Castle Nut & Cotter Pin Indexing
FIG 1.1: MAVIS INSTALL (AS DELIVERED)
The pin was bent back to hide the fact that it does not engage the nut. Note the missing washer/spacer.
FIG 1.2: FORENSIC DEMONSTRATION
Investigator straightened the pin to document the Mechanical Float. This visual proof confirms the pin provides zero locking tension on the castle nut.
FIG 1.3: INDUSTRY STANDARD (PROPER)
Proper installation requires a hardened washer to align the nut castellations with the bolt hole. Mavis Tire failed this basic safety protocol.
CDL CAPTAIN'S FORENSIC SUMMARY:
Mavis Tire technicians failed to follow the MOOG Problem Solver protocol (Fig 1.3). By omitting the required washer, they created a high-vibration gap. In my professional capacity as a CDL Class A operator, I have identified this as a Major Safety Violation.
VERDICT: The vehicle was released in a condition that constitutes Elder Exploitation through Gross Negligence.
LEGAL DEFINITION: NRS 200.5092
🔴 DOUBLE ELDER EXPLOITATION ALERT
Under Nevada Law, Mavis Tier 1 / Midas has targeted TWO "Protected Older Persons":
- Protected Senior Owner: Age 82. Vulnerable adult with dementia. Subjected to documented billing fraud and sabotage.
- Authorized Agent (Gabriel): Age 60. LEGAL CLASSIFICATION: OLDER PERSON. Subjected to physical endangerment and harassment.
⚖️ STATE INVESTIGATION VERIFIED: PC-0000016222
Formally accepted by the Nevada DMV Compliance Enforcement Division.
🔴 CORPORATE LIABILITY AUDIT: CLAIM #4370851
STATUS: MAVIS TIRE ATTEMPTING TO EVADE RESPONSIBILITY
Corporate Risk Management is attempting to deflect liability onto a franchise while requesting the return of the vehicle to the hostile facility where sabotage occurred. RESOLUTION REJECTED.
Current Accruing Liquidated Damages
TOTAL PENALTY: $150.00 / DAY
🔴 ALERT: COLLUSIVE HARASSMENT & CORPORATE NEGLECT
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: LIABILITY SEPARATION
- March 28-30: Managers Tory and Robert worked in tandem to defame an 82-year-old senior ("Gangster") and physically endanger the Agent (Age 60) in extreme heat to prevent observation of the shop floor.
- Tactical Intimidation: Forced transport in a private Mustang with locked-recline seating and forcible ejection at a private residence.
- Corporate Failure (March 31): Visiting Mavis Corporate staff were on-site while technicians ignored safety repairs to sweep floors. Liability extends to the parent organization for Negligent Supervision.
- Technical Verification: Independent mechanic Lalo was hired to finish the "un-installable" lower ball joint on April 3rd. Lalo completed this work in 30 minutes. Lalo is in no way at fault for the failure.
- Lethal Failure: On April 24, the Upper Ball Joint (Installed by Midas) separated due to missing locking hardware. Lalo's lower installation remained secure; Midas's uppers caused the collapse.
STATUS: NRS 200.5091 (ELDER EXPLOITATION) - CONCERT OF ACTION DOCUMENTED.
TACTICAL ADDENDUM: ASSET RESTORATION COMPLETE
DATE: Saturday Night / Sunday Morning Logistics
STATUS: MISSION SUCCESS - FLEET RECOVERY PHASE
[ASSET ACQUIRED]: 2025 Fleet Flagship (Phantom Series) has been deployed to replace the safety-compromised vehicle sabotaged by Midas Store #0070640.
- WARRANTY SHIELD: 7-Year / 100,000-Mile bumper-to-bumper protection. (Neutralizes Midas's liability-shifting tactics).
- FINANCIAL IMPACT: $26,927.04+ total contract liability directly necessitated by Mavis Corporate’s refusal to remediate fraud.
- LEGAL STANDING: Power of Attorney (POA) status fully hardened. Fiduciary verification complete for Nevada DMV Compliance Case #PC-0000016222.
AUDITOR’S NOTE ON BAD FAITH CONDUCT:
During the default period, Manager Tori (Male) engaged in diminutive, predatory language, addressing the Lead Investigator/POA as "Young Man" and labeling the 83-year-old Principal a "Gangster." This documented pattern of age-based discrimination and interference with a Fiduciary Duty is being prepared for the NRS 200.5091 (Elder Exploitation) filing.
TOTAL DAMAGES CLAIM: $10,000 (Small Claims Limit) + CONSEQUENTIAL RECOVERY PENDING.
⚖️ FORENSIC AUDIT: SLANDER PER SE & MALICIOUS INTENT
ESTABLISHING LEGAL MALICE UNDER NEVADA LAW
EXHIBIT D-F: SIGNED TESTIMONY OF HARASSMENT
FINDINGS OF PREMEDITATED BIAS:
Investigation establishes that the Structural Sabotage and Billing Fraud were motivated by a coordinated pattern of dehumanization.
- Slander Per Se: Manager Tory utilized criminalizing language, labeling an 82-year-old senior with dementia a "GANGSTER" to bias the shop staff.
- Pretext for Exclusion: Based on this defamation, Manager Robert barred the Agent (Age 60) from the facility, creating the window for unobserved mechanical sabotage.
- NRS 200.5092 Violation: Utilizing slurs to intimidate a vulnerable person constitutes the Infliction of Mental Anguish.
PUNITIVE DAMAGES TARGETED FOR LEGAL MALICE
Required Safety Remediation & Damage Audit
- Intentional Damage to Driver's Seat: Structural frame failure (Sabotage). Replacement Cost: $1,800.00.
- Structural Failure – Upper Control Arms: Full metal fatigue and bushing delamination.
- Steering Knuckle Destruction: Ovalized tapered interface due to unsecured separation.
- Suspension System Reset: Complete removal of all Midas components; matched sets required.
Midas Service Experience – Customer Testimony
This page documents a personal customer experience regarding auto repair service performed at a Midas location in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Summary of Service
I paid approximately $527.19 in labor for the installation of ball joints on my 1998 Chevy Suburban 2500. Work involved installing customer-supplied parts.
Issue Discovered
After payment, I inspected the vehicle while on the lift and found the lower ball joint remained inside the box on the shop floor. Management admitted on voicemail it was never installed.
Watch the Midas Testimony Video
Forensic Recovery
I hired an independent mechanic, Lalo, who identified a stripped and unsecured castle nut left by Midas—a condition that could have resulted in immediate steering failure.
Forensic evidence: Stripped Grade-8 safety hardware removed from vehicle.
FINAL UPDATE: On April 24, 2026, the suspension failed catastrophically due to the negligence documented above. The vehicle is currently grounded pending remediation.