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Civil | Mainville v. De Santis Rentals. LLC
A Case for Justice

This page shares the journey of my legal battle against my previous landlord in North Carolina—one that quickly evolved into a fight for the preservation of justice itself, against the District Court, Court of Appeals, North Carolina Human Relations Commission (NCHRC), Office of Administrative Hearings, and the Department of Justice.

You can click into each of the events and view the documents associated with it. The documents have not been altered other than to remove emails, phone numbers, certificates of service (unless they pertain to an argument), my medical history, signatures, logos, and repeated emails in replies. On some documents, I’ve added direct notes to clarify the record, while others speak for themselves.

It's important to note that I am now dealing with three separate cases—one through state court, one through the state administration, and one in federal court—all by myself with no help. I will try to update this site and respond to any messages as quickly as I can.

NOTE: Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. These are my personal experiences, positions, and filings related to my case only. If you’re facing a legal issue, please consult with a licensed attorney. You can also check out the resource page that has links to some sites that offer legal advice.

Lady Justice

A Call for Action

Call for Action

Have you filed a discrimination or retaliation complaint with the North Carolina Human Relations Commission (NCHRC) or the North Carolina Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and felt the process was mishandled?  I want to hear about it!

Timeline of Events

Below is the timeline of events based on my judicial logs, with the most recent event at the top. I’ve compiled everything so you can see just how much I’ve had to manage on my own while working full time. You can use the filter options below to view entries based on your preference.

I’ll do my best to keep this updated, but as things continue to progress, the courts are becoming increasingly aggressive in trying to conceal and silence me. I’ve been forced to file a § 1983 claim in federal court against three judges, the Clerk of the Court of Appeals, and opposing counsel—and I expect others will likely be added as more evidence comes to light.

I also have a full timeline log on Google Sheets that I compiled to help stay organized, which will remain up to date and you can view any of the cases online through the court and Pacer RECAP.

*For some reason, my OAH contested case doesn’t show up on the public filings, which is case number 25HRC00824.

Reference of Filters:

  • Civil Dispute: The overall civil case
  • Court of Appeals: Actions or filings at the NC Court of Appeals.
  • Court Order / Judgment: Rulings or orders issued by a court.
  • Defendants: Events specifically involving De Santis Rentals, Anna De Santis, or her counsel
  • DOJ / AG Office: Events involving the Department of Justice or NC Attorney General’s Office.
  • Federal Court: Events or filings at the federal court level.
  • Judicial Misconduct Alleged: Allegations of serious judicial misconduct or abuse of judicial authority.
  • Law / Statute / Information: A state or federal law, rule, or case law cited or tips pertaining to the event.
  • NCHRC / HUD: Actions, delays, or issues involving the NC Human Relations Commission or HUD.
  • Office of Administrative Hearings: Events or filings within the NC Office of Administrative Hearings process.
  • Plaintiff: Events, filings, or actions initiated by me as the plaintiff.
  • State Court: Events occurring in Small Claims or District Court in NC.
  • Violations: Clear, provable breaches of law, rules, or tenant protections committed by defendants.
  • Attorney Misconduct Alleged: Ethical or procedural violations committed by opposing counsel (Frank McGraw & David Yopp).
Court of Appeals | Attorney David Yopp
Out of the Woodwork
Yopp filed a retaliatory and misleading sanctions motion to discredit my appeal, but in doing so, he confirmed prior threats and provided written evidence implicating Anna De Santis in a coordinated effort to entrap me procedurally—supporting her addition to my § 1983 claim. I filed a motion to disqualify Yopp and Soar due to ongoing retaliation.
June 18 2025
PETITION | NCHRC | OAH | DOJ
Improper Defense
I moved to strike DOJ’s unauthorized memorandum defending the Tribunal—an act beyond their legal scope—and challenged their coordinated effort to discredit my Rule 60(b) motion, while DOJ’s response mischaracterized my objections as “threats,” reinforcing the pattern of distortion and retaliatory adjudication central to my § 1983 claim.
June 16 2025
Federal Court | Middle District of NC
Emergency Renewal
I filed an emergency motion asking the Court to compel rulings on my pending motions, renew emergency relief, declare retaliatory fees unlawful, and order the release of concealed judicial identities—citing escalating harm, ADA violations, and systemic obstruction tied to my federal civil rights claims.
June 13 2025
Court of Appeals | District Court
Financial Retaliation
I challenged the Court of Appeals’ unauthorized fees and retaliatory threats—issued by Clerk Soar without judicial authority—by filing a motion for refund and a formal notice documenting the pattern of financial coercion and administrative misconduct tied to my pending federal case.
June 9 2025
PETITION | NCHRC | OAH
One Last Chance
I decided to ALJ Turrentine one more chance to do the right thing and uphold the oath she took as a AL judge.
June 9 2025
Federal Court | Middle District of NC | Order
Fighting Against a Brick Wall
I filed a supplement to my Rule 59(e) motion exposing improper disclosure of my ex parte TRO, objected to Magistrate Auld’s retaliatory denial of e-filing access in my § 1983 case, challenged his continued involvement despite conflict, and completed proper service—only to be mocked by court staff and further obstructed at every step.
June 6 2025
Federal Court | Middle District of NC | Order
No Rest in Retaliation
Magistrate Judge Auld denied all my pending motions based on manufactured procedural flaws, disregarded my sworn verification as evidence, and the court then altered the docket to justify his authority after they were issued—prompting me to file a Rule 72(a) objection the next day to preserve judicial integrity and access to court.
June 5 2025
PETITION | NCHRC | OAH
No Legal Ruling
ALJ Turrentine denied my Rule 59(e) motion on false procedural grounds without addressing its substance, showing she hadn’t read it or recognized it as a good faith opportunity to correct her prior errors.
June 5 2025
Court of Appeals | Plaintiff
Third Time's a Charm
On May 30, I resubmitted my Record on Appeal with a Notice of Objection after two improper rejections—despite full compliance with Rule 11(b)—due to Judge Osteen’s failure to rule on my Rule 59(e) motion, and after this third attempt, the record was finally accepted.
May 30 2025
Federal Court | Middle District of NC
Rinse and Repeat
On May 27, Judge Osteen denied my TRO for a second time in my 1983 claim. This time he claimed the harm I stated was too vague and failed to rule on the release of the names - again. This prompted me to file a detailed 59(e) motion.
May 27 2025
Federal Court | Middle District of NC
Broken Record of Injustice
On May 26 and 27, Magistrate Judge Auld denied my ADA-based motion for electronic filing access and my motion for his recusal using manufactured procedural excuses and ignoring the substance of my claims—revealing a retaliatory pattern of bias rather than impartial judicial review.
May 26 2025
Federal Court | Middle District of NC
Deja Vu
I had to refile my 1983 claim hoping the geographical distant would insure a fair and impartial court. I also had to submit a motion for alternative service in my other case as Anna continues to evade the summons.
May 22 2025
PETITION | NCHRC | OAH
A Smear Campaign
ALJ Turrentine issued an order after waiting 45 days dismissing my petitioned contest case against the NCHRC that was truly just a smear campaign so I won't appeal.
May 23 2025
Federal Court | Eastern District of NC
A Hollow Ruling and Judicial Complaint
Judge Dever denied my TRO with a boilerplate dismissal when it was truly due to personal connections that I later discovered adding on to the problems with the North Carolina judicial system.
May 21 2025
Court of Appeals | Federal Court
1983
After the Court of Appeals dismissed my motion and rejected my Record on Appeal without explanation, I uncovered longstanding ties between Soar and Yopp that supported a pattern of procedural favoritism—prompting me to file a § 1983 complaint in federal court naming them, several judges, and unidentified appellate officials whose concealed, defective rulings and administrative interference fall outside judicial immunity.
May 15 2025
Court of Appeals | District Court | Attorney David Yopp
Concealment of the Record
Multiple concealed and improperly served court orders—including a TRO denial and a strike of my entire appellate record—were issued without notice or legal basis, while the Court of Appeals simultaneously granted an untimely extension to the opposing party, raising serious concerns of coordinated procedural manipulation.
May 12 2025
Court of Appeals | District Court | Attorney David Yopp
Reading Between the Lines
I was confronted with escalating obstruction—from a hostile call with Clerk Eugene Soar refusing to disclose judge names, to improper ex parte outreach by opposing counsel, to the court mischaracterizing my Ex Parte TRO as delayed due to my own inaction—all pointing to deeper procedural manipulation and institutional bias.
May 9 2025
Court of Appeals | Attorney David Yopp
Judicial Stonewalling
Defendants' attorney, David Yopp, files an improper motion in the Court of Appeals requesting to block me from filing my record on appeal. In addition to filing a motion to strike, the Court of Appeals engaged in some unusual and concerning activity itself.
May 6-7 2025
District Court | Court of Appeals | Order
Denial of Clarity
On May 2, I filed motions in all three courts—trial, appellate, and Supreme—exposing misrepresentation, record tampering, and ongoing violations of the automatic stay to protect my case and preserve the truth.
May 5 2025
PETITION | NCHRC | OAH | DOJ
Motion to Compel or Recuse
The tribunal has continued to ignore my motion for summary judgment forcing me to file a motion to compel an entry of order.
May 5 2025
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