A legal storm is brewing in San Francisco as a resident files a multi-faceted lawsuit against a former romantic partner, accusing her of financial betrayal and deception. Lukasz Filinski filed the complaint on December 19, 2024, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, targeting Aussie Manuhu with allegations ranging from breach of agreement to fraud.
The plaintiff, Lukasz Filinski, claims that his former partner and defendant, Aussie Manuhu, breached both express oral and implied agreements they had during their long-term relationship. According to the complaint, the couple met in 2002 and began cohabiting in 2007 before marrying in 2011. They shared finances and assets under what Filinski describes as a "pooling agreement," which included mutual domestic services and joint financial ventures. One significant venture was their joint investment in Bay Equity LLC for a 1% ownership stake worth $100,000. However, after Bay Equity was acquired by Redfin, Filinski alleges that Manuhu unilaterally managed the transaction documents without his consent and kept all proceeds from the buyout for herself.
Filinski's accusations extend beyond breach of contract to include breaches of fiduciary duty and confidential relationship. He contends that Manuhu exploited her position of trust to misappropriate joint assets for personal gain. The complaint details how she allegedly concealed critical information regarding their investment payout from him by using email addresses solely accessible to her. "She did so with intent to defraud and deceive," asserts Filinski in his filing.
Moreover, Filinski accuses Manuhu of fraud and intentional misrepresentation. He claims she falsely assured him that their investments were jointly owned while secretly planning to take sole possession of the funds. Her actions allegedly deprived him not only of financial resources but also violated his legal rights through deceitful conduct designed to cause injury.
In seeking justice, Filinski demands compensatory damages for each alleged wrongdoing alongside punitive damages intended to deter similar misconduct by others. He also seeks a constructive trust over disputed assets like their Bay Equity LLC investment payout until rightful ownership can be determined by the court. Furthermore, he requests declaratory relief affirming his fifty percent ownership interest in all jointly acquired property.
Representing himself pro se is Lukasz Filinski while no attorneys are listed for defendant Aussie Manuhu at this stage. The case is presided over by Judge Sahar Enayati under Case No.: CGC-24-620771.