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Tennessee Court Hears Lawsuit Over Mountain City Club Funds and Loan

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A lawsuit was filed in Tennessee Circuit Court against former board president Richard Johnson and former board treasurer Chris Allen concerning the Mountain City Club. The case involves a $2 million loan provided to a local developer and a yacht at Ross Landing. Club members, who established a new board after ousting the previous leadership, alleged that club money was transferred to an LLC controlled by Chris Allen. Officials from SmartBank have been subpoenaed in the matter.

From chattanoogan.com

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The lawsuit centers on allegations of financial misconduct and the transfer of club funds. The case, which came back onto the docket after mediation, is currently being heard by Chancellor Pamela A. Fleenor after four judges recused themselves.

From chattanoogan.com

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  • Chris AllenFormer board treasurer and defendant in the lawsuit
  • Richard JohnsonFormer board president and defendant in the lawsuit

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