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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).
District Court | Plaintiff
Request for Admissions
To ring in the New Year, I spent it writing up the Request for Admissions. These are formal statements that the opposing party must admit or deny under oath.
Jan 2 2025
District Court | Plaintiff
Request for Discovery
On Christmas Day (and my favorite holiday), I spent it writing up my request for discovery. I sent the Request for Documents and Interrogatories the next day.
Dec 26 2024
District Court | Plaintiff
Motion to Continue & Exceptional Case Status
I had to file for a motion to continue the trial and requested recommendation for exceptional case status.
Dec 23 2024
complaint | NCHRC
Conciliation Denied
Stated the respondents declined my conciliation offer without providing a counteroffer. She said she was reviewing all evidence and would issue a final determination "right after Christmas."
Dec 20 2024
District Court | Plaintiff
Appealed to District Court
I filed my Notice of Appeal and Amended Complaint, adding a third claim for defamation while keeping the core allegations of breach of contract and unfair trade practices the same.
Dec 16 2024
complaint | NCHRC
More NCHRC Delays
Despite the 90- and 100-day deadlines passing without notice, I had to follow up twice before hearing back, only to be asked for information I had already provided.
Dec 12 2024
District Court | Court-Ordered Arbitration
Arbitration Hearing
On November 13, the hearing was conducted and I was award nothing despite undisputed evidence.
Nov 13 2024
complaint | NCHRC
NCHRC Interview & Response
After two more weeks of going back and forth, the Investigator finally scheduled an interview. I also received the evidence Anna submitted with the same false narrative.
Nov 4-12 2024
complaint | NCHRC
Contacting Director of NCHRC
Contact the director after the investigator still wouldn't reach out. Internal communication shows why she didn't take it seriously.
Nov 2-4 2024
Email | De Santis Rentals LLC | Attorney Frank McGraw
Evidence of Defamation
Notifying Frank that I received evidence of the reference and defamation.
Nov 1 2024
complaint | NCHRC
Contacting Manager of NCHRC
After waiting a month to have investigator assigned to my case, it took another month before I even heard from her.
Oct 1-23 2024
POST SMALL CLAIMS | Plaintiff | Chief District Court Judge Margaret Eagles
Motion for Leave
The complaint I filed against the magistrate and the lack of accountability.
Aug 26 2024
District Court | AOC
Court-Ordered Arbitration
I received notice the court assigned court-ordered arbitration to my case.
Sep 10 2024
POST SMALL CLAIMS | Plaintiff
Small Claims Appeal
Requested a jury trial due to what happened with the magistrate
Sep 3 2024
Email | De Santis Rentals LLC | Attorney Frank McGraw
Final Communication
Final communication with Anna explaining the impact her behavior had on me and why I would hold her accountable.
Sep 1 2024
Email | De Santis Rentals LLC | Attorney Frank McGraw
Vacating the Premises
The magistrate allowed an improper motion, accepted hearsay without evidence, and showed personal bias. Despite clear evidence, my claim was denied, and I was scolded and denied a full opportunity to defend myself.
Aug 27 2024
SMALL CLAIMS | HEARING | MAGISTRATE KURT WILLEMS
Small Claims Hearing
The magistrate allowed an improper motion, accepted hearsay without evidence, and showed personal bias. Despite clear evidence, my claim was denied, and I was scolded and denied a full opportunity to defend myself.
Aug 26 2024
SMALL CLAIMS | PLAINTIFF (Me)
Amended Complaint V2 & Outline of Events
Updated the rent abatement and loss of work amounts and provided court with supplemental documentation.
Aug 24 2024
SMALL CLAIMS | PLAINTIFF (Me)
Response & Amended Complaint
Notified the court of the improper filing and refiled my complaint with full details and events.
Aug 21 2024
SMALL CLAIMS | Defendants | Attorney Frank McGraw
(First) Motion to Dismiss
Improper Filing that violates NC GS 7A-216 and often used to intimidate pro se litigants.
Aug 19 2024
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