A turbulent saga surrounds Valley Golf Cars in Green Valley, with a breach of contract lawsuit and a Pima County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the owner.
A storm is brewing at Valley Golf Cars in Green Valley as a breach of contract lawsuit is filed against the company, coupled with an ongoing investigation by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department into the actions of the owner, Jack Randall Roth.
According to Green Valley News, Green Valley resident Rick Gibson’s attorney initiated the lawsuit, claiming that in April, Gibson lent Roth $82,000. The terms stipulated that Gibson would receive three-quarters of the proceeds from Roth’s sales of golf cars purchased with Gibson’s funds. The agreement was set to conclude once Gibson was fully repaid. Additionally, the contract required Roth to offer 50% of his property as collateral, with Gibson holding all titles for the investment.
The lawsuit, filed in Pima County Superior Court on Oct. 4, alleges that despite Gibson’s intention to avoid a partnership with Roth, Roth drafted a partnership agreement on May 9 and attempted to sell all assets of the “partnership” on multiple occasions. The suit further claims that Roth has engaged in similar agreements with other individuals, allegedly intending to defraud them.
Gibson contends that Roth breached the contract by not repaying him and unlawfully claiming ownership of the golf cars, placing his name on the titles. Efforts to contact Roth were fruitless, and the business premises on North Abrego Drive remained unanswered.
In an additional twist, the lawsuit asserts that Gibson purchased a golf car from Roth and paid $1,000 for the addition of blinds. However, Roth allegedly attempted to sell the golf car multiple times instead of fulfilling the agreed-upon enhancement.
The legal woes deepen as a woman, reportedly a business partner of Roth, called the sheriff’s department a week before the lawsuit, claiming she had been defrauded of over $100,000. She stated that despite legal paperwork separating her from the business, Roth had not removed her name and was using a company credit card in her name.
Lt. Courtney Rodriguez of the Pima County Sheriff’s Office confirmed ongoing investigations, with at least four calls in the past month alleging Roth’s fraudulent activities. Detectives are examining these claims, and deputies are also investigating an alleged assault reported at Valley Golf Cars.
Incident logs reveal a report of someone being struck with a baseball bat on Oct. 7 at the business. Notices posted on the door speak of ongoing legal actions and temporary closure for property-related matters, expressing regret for any inconvenience caused to customers.
The unfolding drama at Valley Golf Cars brings into question the future of the business and its standing in the Green Valley community.
