Once upon a time in Missouri, there was a tornado. If you are reading this, your life was likely impacted by this event
Many people and groups came to help. A few people used it as an opportunity to enrich themselves by preying on such good graces. On March 9th, 2017, a Missouri judge ruled on case 15NW-CV01371 that Misti Lindquist was one such person.
Misti has immediately taken to social media to “defend herself” and smear our character with lies that were not admissible in court. Her claim that the court system is “unfair” conveniently does not include the fact that this case was originally filed in August of 2015. She had ample opportunity in the past five years to make this right. During this time, the plaintiffs did not receive a single penny from Misti. She refused to sign any documentation whatsoever always claiming she did not receive it. She never sent so much as a receipt for “charitable donation” in this matter.
Let it be known that we did not do this for money. We could have asked for considerably more but did not request large punitive damages. We did this to prove that Misti is a liar and a cheat: Nothing more, nothing less.
You should not donate anything to her.
- 2012: Misti offers disaster relief grant money to Owner to purchase the property. Owner is relieved for such an offer due to recently moving out of state and needing to sell the property. Owner is paying approximately $400/ month for the mortgage and cannot really afford the extra bill. It is agreed that the property is in need of repair. Agreement was for $400/month from Misti, but credit could be given for repairing the furnace if Owner was sent the receipts. Especially under the belief that people who lost their home in Joplin would be housed by Misti’s Mission which is a “charitable organization.”
- Misti finds “Renter A.” Misti charges “Renter A” $500/month for rent and pays nothing to Owner. Misti does not admit to having a renter. During this time, Misti tells Owner that her lawyer is working on the papers for the grant money and she is still interested in buying the property.
- 2013: “Renter A” leaves due to disrepair – no heat in the winter and no air in the summer. Complaints to Misti are unanswered. “Renter B” moves in.
- Owner continues going underwater paying the mortgage without a penny from Misti. Misti strings owner along by suggesting that the grant is still in progress and that her lawyers are working on the paperwork. Misti refuses to sign any agreements in writing despite multiple mailings.
- 2014: Contract delivered to Misti via Docusign on-line. Docusign shows that Misti opens the email on 02/22. She claims never to have gotten it. It is sent multiple times. During much of this time, Misti is unreachable for a variety of reasons. On 03/25, she opens the document again. Misti claims never to have received it.
- Owner decides Misti will never be able to purchase the property. She never offers receipts or claims repairs to have been made. Owner makes plans to fix, list, and sell the property on her own. Owner enlists a friend to check on the property only to find the property is occupied: The lawn is mowed; there are cars in the driveway.
- Owner visits the property, meets “Renter B.” Occupants tell of continuous mistreatment by Misti in the name of Owner. They love the property but despise the fake landlord, Misti Lindquist. Owner confronts Misti about the situation; Misti refuses to answer further correspondence. Owner and “Renter B” enter into their own agreement.
- A month later, Misti still attempts to collect rent from “Renter B” and makes additional threats.
- 2015: In August, after repeated attempts to reconcile the situation, a lawsuit is filed against Misti Lindquist and Misti’s Mission. Evidence for the suit was gathered over a period of months from “Renter A” and “Renter B” and other sources. Misti refuses to cooperate with any discovery after the suit is filed.
- 2016: In April, Misti’s lawyer files a “Motion to Withdraw” with the court citing non-payment and uncooperative behavior by Misti as the reason. Multiple extensions are granted to Misti to find another lawyer and/or because she is representing herself.
- 2017: In March, a judge decides against Misti despite all delays. The originally scheduled day of the trial, Misti “calls in sick” as admitted to the hospital. The judge orders for the hearing to take place on the following day when he makes his decision.
If you think this sounds like the kind of person who you would like to donate to, then feel free. If it gives you pause, then you are not alone.
This process has taken years. Do not fall for her lies or pleas for sympathy. She had every opportunity in the world to do the right thing. We only took her to court after it was clear she was incapable of it.