A Timeline of the Gallegly Center's Legal Proceedings (2024)
Early 2024
Depositions and Discovery Continue
Attorneys on both sides gather further documentation and sworn testimony, including evidence that the Galleglys and Associates continued a coordinated misinformation campaign whose goal was to inflict harm on CLU and Varlotta.
The Galleglys and Associates continue fueling the public narrative by having supporters send their ghostwritten to the press to keep the heat up on Varlotta.
Text series by Linda Breakstone is notably vicious.
Contradictions Surface: Some statements made by Elton and Janice under oath in depositions contradict the email communication that has been documented via the email trail.
Phase One of Trial: Charitable Trust Determination
Court hears multiple days of witness testimony to determine if the first cause of action in the Galleglys’ lawsuit - a creation of a Charitable Trust - survives.
CLU attorneys submit dozens of public exhibits to present an "unclean hands" defense, arguing that even if the court determines that a charitable trust exists, the Galleglys' "unclean hands" disqualifies them from "relief."
July 15 - Aug 7, 2024
Aug 17 - Sep 15, 2024
Judicial Deliberation Period
Judge Henry Walsh reviews evidence and testimony.
Statement of Intended Decision Issued (In Favor of the Galleglys)
Judge Walsh issues his Statement of Intended Decision in favor of the Galleglys.
His Statement of Intended Decision indicates that CLU has some contractual obligation to display the replica office.
September 18, 2024
Oct-Nov 2024
CLU Appeals Statement of Intended Decision
CLU argues that the judge erred in evaluating contract law instead of whether a charitable trust had been established.
Final Ruling Reverses Course in his Statement of Decision
Judge Walsh completely reverses his prior ruling, calling it "erroneous."
The Statement of Decision finds no charitable trust was created.
Judge Walsh ultimately identifies CLU as the prevailing party in Phase One.