LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Two founders and a former worker of a Lansing nonprofit are being sued by the group and its new govt director.
Punks with Lunch Lansing (PWL) alleges former govt director Julie Miller and former worker Derek Deloof misappropriated $67,868.13 in money and misused two automobiles owned by the group. The unique criticism was filed June 6 in Ingham County’s thirtieth Circuit Court docket is assigned to Choose Rosemarie Aquilina.
On Oct. 20, the company moved to file an amended criticism including present govt director Kelsea Hector as a plaintiff and former board member Martin Mashon as a defendant. The amended submitting outlines 9 counts spanning monetary misconduct, defamation and emotional misery.
What the lawsuit alleges
Monetary misconduct: The swimsuit claims Miller and Deloof used PWL debit playing cards and a Venmo account for non-charitable bills with out receipts or enterprise function, together with a number of Speedway purchases, lodge stays and expertise buys.
On line casino withdrawals: It lists two ATM withdrawals by Deloof at MotorCity On line casino on March 28 for $10,700 and $5,350. “These transactions were not authorized by the Board, were not supported by receipts or documentation, and, upon information and belief, served no legitimate charitable purpose,” the swimsuit states.
Grant loss: The submitting says alleged misuse price PWL a $75,000 renewal from the Nationwide Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Administrators (NASTAD) and bars future awards. 6 Information has requested remark from the group in Washington, D.C.
Eviction: The swimsuit states PWL was required to depart The Fledge at 1300 Eureka St. after the founder alleged “Deloof and other individuals associated with PWL” offered medicine on the property.
The Fledge on Lansing’s eastside serves because the hub for Punks with Lunch.
Autos: It alleges Miller and Deloof used PWL automobiles for private functions and refused to return them after termination.
On-line harassment: The submitting claims Miller, Mashon and Deloof used Fb — together with posts within the Politics in Lansing group — and personal messages to defame PWL and Hector, together with threats.
Mayor candidacy: Hector alleges the social media posts impacted her candidacy for mayor. She’s on the November poll towards incumbent Mayor Andy Schor after advancing within the August main.
The 9 counts
Conversion — Miller and Deloof
Fraud — Miller and Deloof
Breach of fiduciary obligation — Miller and Deloof
Civil conspiracy — Miller and Deloof
Unjust enrichment — Miller and Deloof
Defamation — Miller, Mashon and Deloof
Enterprise defamation — Miller, Mashon and Deloof
Negligence — Miller and Deloof
Intentional infliction of emotional misery — Miller, Mashon and Deloof
Learn the Filings
2025.10.10 Ex Parte Movement and Temporary to AmendDownload
2025.10.10 Amended Grievance FINALDownload
Punks with Lunch Lansing is a hurt discount nonprofit that gives restricted meals and clothes, in addition to needles, Narcan and testing strips for people who find themselves homeless or experiencing substance use dysfunction.
