Its pastors, who mirror the more roughhewn of Jesus' disciples, talk and swagger like recovering street thugs, which many are. The church, he said, demands all the money. To this day I still find myself saying that same thing when I think about it. Victory Outreach is an international, church-oriented Christian ministry called to the task of evangelizing and discipling the hurting people of the world, with the message of hope and plan of Jesus Christ. Back to hungar, drugs, despair, prostitution, deseases and epidemics, crime, abuse.. Or feed and harbor them, even though the rehabs, directors or untrained "staff" are either still growing or lacking experience and professionalism. Our program requires a minimum of a one year commitment.. State health department officials are now debating whether to require religion-based treatment centers to obtain a state license, said Maria Caudill, a spokeswoman for the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. The Home provides a free residential, Christian environment for men and women. Sort:Default. The lawsuit is part of the city's push to expand its nuisance abatement effort, which targets properties that are sources of drugs and gangs. But he declined subsequent requests that he answer the allegations of former members and pastors. ran for a few blocks when I saw an old hippie on his porch smoking a joint, so I just went ahead flew past him and into his house and asked for help. The backbone of the church is its network of rehabilitation homes--also known as special services homes--that are, typically, low-rent houses and apartments whose residents are packed five and six to a room. The contract was ostensibly for "voter outreach" and public education. In ruling on the motion, the court may not weigh the plaintiff's evidence or inferences against the defendant[s] as though it were sitting as the trier of fact. (Id. People working for free or below min wage because they feel intimidated or threatened is Human Trafficking. 2,590 were here. She said she grew tired of seeing people being taken advantage of by the church. When all else fails, read previous posts. as other compaints have stated pastor phil lyndon-jones. Rev: 6/20/2002 11 In 1967, they purchased a church building on Gless Street in the Boyle Heights district of Los Angeles. Victory Outreach Manchester have been involved with interfaith/ecumenical groups, such as: Hope Together (AKA Hope 2008). He never complains but exemplifies the sacrificial love of Christ when it comes to giving in any way. When I was 'busted and disgusted' in Puerto Rico a friend made a call to Pastor Sonny and two days later Victory Outreach picked me up at LAX and sooner than later, things changed, I changed. I went on a trip to the beach where they were supposed to burn everything that was "worldly" to them. He suggested the three girls were seeking money. The ultimate goal is to send converts back to the streets to establish their own churches. We will review your suggestions and update the company profile if necessary. I've been working in rehab here in Puerto Rico for the last 20 years. %%EOF Arguinzoni has authored four books about leaving gang life and drug abuse. 62. Stop it. Moreover, it is undisputed that: Plaintiff knew that residents of the Home were expected to work at various locations, with pay for their work hours going to the Home for expenses, but they volunteered to do this. Subscribe to Justia's Free Newsletters featuring summaries of federal and state court opinions. . . Arguinzoni preaches that God's work will, in time, bring material blessings. Plaintiff contends that he was shot as a result of Defendants requirement that he volunteer outside the home. . This case was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Courts, Stanley Mosk Courthouse located in Los Angeles, California. I guess I made it.I was far enough from death to be released from the hospital with a free bus pass .wearing crunchy sounding paper scrubs. That got me nowhere. "I really love our ministry," said John Figueroa, a follower for four years. I knew I was dead or dying in a coma because they made sure I stayed out of reality even in sleep. It's not an easy mission," he said. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Plaintiff states that Defendant always asked what was going on with the tattoo and why [Plaintiff] still had it. (, Nor does this evidence suggest that Defendant has liability for the acts of a third party. Since its founding, Victory Outreach has grown throughout the United States and in over 33 countries. Loyalty and money, say church leaders, are little to ask in return. Today, his congregation in south San Jose is one of the largest in Victory Outreach International, a Christian church with more than 700 parishes in 40 countries. My religion is the religion of believing in every religion. Responding to the regulators' concerns, church representative Kenneth Mata wrote an August 1992 letter to Pullen asking to withdraw all the license applications. The driver of the van had been operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Internal Revenue Service | An official website of the United States . Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. This Company Page started on August 31st, 2013. Victory Outreach was founded in 1967 by Sonny and Julie Arguinzoni when they invited people from the Aliso Village housing projects into their own home. There are actual defined differences such as spiritual abuse, legal harrasment, etc. The people who stole it actually towed it off the lot. Victory Outreach was founded in 1967 by Sonny and Julie Arguinzoni when they invited people from their local community people they did not know into their own home. Believing this to be credible we responded to this invite from Victory Outreach Victoryoutreach Church invited me to speak at a conference February 2013. We do it out of love, because that is what we are called to do! Cut ACA subsidies to . Please tell us below: Thank you for submitting information suggestions. . . We are a faith based program that relies on biblical guidance, prayer, bible studies, and an atmosphere of God's love to affect change in a person's life. 0000001837 00000 n 0000005072 00000 n Nor does this evidence suggest that Defendant has liability for the acts of a third party. 0000003557 00000 n A former financial official who quit in 1992 said most churches contributed $18,000 to $20,000 a year to Victory Outreach headquarters, which, if true, would amount to a total of more than $4 million a year. Toll free: (866) 364-9980, Bruxy Cavey Credibly Accused in 3 Cases of Sexual Abuse and 1 Sexual Misconduct, La Luz del Mundo Leader, Naasn Joaqun Garca, Faces New Lawsuit in Los Angeles, SBC Executive Committee Rejects Request for System-Wide Abuse Inquiry, Gang with Past Abductions Blamed for Kidnapping Missionaries, Southern Baptists Grapple with Sexual Abuse. He had moved from New York to Los Angeles to attend the Latin American Bible College, an Assemblies of God institution in La Puente. However, we hope you will support our work with your prayers and financial gifts. James Pope, a contractor in San Francisco, said he hired a crew of eight men to paint houses eight hours a day for several months three or four years ago, paying the church $240 a day, in cash, for the labor. . I would, on occasion, go to the Home as a church leader and meet with residents to provide help with their progress in adjusting to life out of prison. For over 30 years, Victory Outreach has trained and equipped men and women to reach their full potential in life, whether it is establishing a church, building a career, or growing and nurturing a family. Are we missing information about this company? He met his wife, Julie, while both were divinity students. Jim Bakker: Morningside Church Productions . Access to MinistryWatch content is free. Finally, one place to get all the court documents we need. They accuse the ministry of being a "spiritual pyramid scheme" that profits from the slave labor of followers, spending the proceeds with little accountability. (Plaintiffs Separate Statement of Undisputed Facts, 13.) 8014 Midlothian Tpke, Ste. In other words, any agreement between Plaintiff and the home giving rise to a special relationship does not support liability against Defendant. Victory Outreach Ministries International was founded in 1967 in Los Angeles, California, by Sonny Arguinzoni, an ordained minister of the (American) Assemblies of God. 0000007202 00000 n and with other tactics intended to cause [him] to abandon his free will. . Can there be good and evil in the same church? The letter shielded Victory Outreach from further government scrutiny, and none of its rehabilitation home in California or other states are now licensed. They contend that the church flouts labor laws and encourages members to defraud the welfare system. During that time I was rearrested for a parole violation of crime I committed many years before, before I entered Victory Outreach. Declaration in Support of Attorney's Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel-Civil, Declaration - DECLARATION OF DAMIAN PEREZ, Memorandum - MEMORANDUM OF UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTS, Opposition - OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT, Declaration - DECLARATION OF FEDERICO SAYRE, Notice - NOTICE NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION BY PLAINTIFF TO DEFENDANT NICHOLAS LANGARICA'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (COURT ORDER: MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT), Certificate of Mailing for - CERTIFICATE OF MAILING FOR (COURT ORDER: MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT) OF 11/04/2019, Reply - REPLY DEFENDANT LANGARICAS REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; DECLARATION OF DAVID H. RYAN, Objection - OBJECTION DEFENDANT NICHOLAS LANGARICAS OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFFS EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, Response - RESPONSE DEFENDANT NICHOLAS LANGARICAS RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS SEPARATE STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTS AND ADDITIONAL UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTS IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY, Certificate of Mailing for - CERTIFICATE OF MAILING FOR (HEARING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT) OF 11/18/2019, Order Appointing Court Approved Reporter as Official Reporter Pro Tempore, Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (HEARING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT), Cases involving other personal injury not classified elsewhere, 360, 1360, 2360, 2367, 3360, 3367, 4360, 4367, 5360, 5367, DAMIAN PEREZ VS VICTORY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL ET AL, at 08:30 AM in Department 32, Stephen I. Goorvitch, Presiding; (OSC RE Dismissal) - Not Held - Vacated by Court, Appeal - Notice Court Reporter to Prepare Appeal Transcript (;B304082, NOA 2/6/20;); Filed by Clerk, Notice of Ruling; Filed by Nicholas Langerica - SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Defendant), at 08:30 AM in Department 32, Stephen I. Goorvitch, Presiding; Jury Trial - Not Held - Advanced and Vacated, at 10:00 AM in Department 32, Stephen I. Goorvitch, Presiding; Final Status Conference - Not Held - Vacated by Court, Minute Order ( (Final Status Conference)); Filed by Clerk, Appeal - Reporter Appeal Transcript Process Fee Paid; Filed by Damian Perez (Appellant), Appeal - Ntc Designating Record of Appeal APP-003/010/103; Filed by Damian Perez (Appellant), Appeal - Notice of Default Issued; Filed by Clerk, Proof-Service/Summons; Filed by Damian Perez (Plaintiff), Answer; Filed by Victory Outreach International (Defendant), DEFENDANT VICTORY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT; DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL, Complaint; Filed by Damian Perez (Plaintiff), COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES: 1. NEGLIGENCE ;ETC, [T]he party moving for summary judgment bears the burden of persuasion that there is no triable issue of material fact and that he is entitled to judgment as a matter of law . On average users reported $386.96 of damages. He is also working to pay off a $1,000 pledge to the church building fund. "I think he's dishonest," said former pastor Peter Belaustegui. They told me if I walked out that door I would be die for sure. ", Further criticism relates to the church's failure to get most of its facilities licensed. Which is appropriate, since I can lift 10x my own body weight. Received email as reported in previous complaints. We are not a cult it may seem that way but i can answer some questions you might have. "If it wasn't for God raising up Pastor Sonny in the first place, if it wasn't for God raising up the ministry of Victory Outreach, and if it wasn't for your pastor going to your city, you'd still be a sinner," church elder Ed Morales, the head of the 1,000-member San Jose church, said in a tape-recorded sermon sold through the church's bookstore. Victory Outreach Alkmaar Kerk Adres: Amstelstraat 1 1823 EV - Alkmaar Contact: Telefoon: +31 6 16928452 E-mail: info@voalkmaar.nl Web: www.voalkmaar.nl Voor donaties en giften aan de kerk: Rabobank Bank Rekeningnummer: IBAN NL.50RABO0393892778 BIC: RABONL2U tnv: St. La Puente. The scarred-over needle marks on his arms are covered by tailor-made suits. I'm disappointed to see so much "VO" bashing going on. 5/31/2019: Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel, 5/31/2019: Declaration in Support of Attorney's Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel-Civil, 10/30/2019: Declaration - DECLARATION OF DAMIAN PEREZ, 10/30/2019: Memorandum - MEMORANDUM OF UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTS, 10/30/2019: Opposition - OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT, 10/30/2019: Declaration - DECLARATION OF FEDERICO SAYRE, 10/30/2019: Notice - NOTICE NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION BY PLAINTIFF TO DEFENDANT NICHOLAS LANGARICA'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, 11/4/2019: Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (COURT ORDER: MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT), 11/4/2019: Certificate of Mailing for - CERTIFICATE OF MAILING FOR (COURT ORDER: MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT) OF 11/04/2019, 11/13/2019: Reply - REPLY DEFENDANT LANGARICAS REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; DECLARATION OF DAVID H. RYAN, 11/13/2019: Objection - OBJECTION DEFENDANT NICHOLAS LANGARICAS OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFFS EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, 11/13/2019: Response - RESPONSE DEFENDANT NICHOLAS LANGARICAS RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS SEPARATE STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTS AND ADDITIONAL UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTS IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY, 11/18/2019: Certificate of Mailing for - CERTIFICATE OF MAILING FOR (HEARING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT) OF 11/18/2019, 11/18/2019: Order Appointing Court Approved Reporter as Official Reporter Pro Tempore, 11/18/2019: Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (HEARING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT), DocketAppeal Record Delivered; Filed by Clerk, Docketat 08:30 AM in Department 32, Stephen I. Goorvitch, Presiding; (OSC RE Dismissal) - Not Held - Vacated by Court, DocketAppeal - Notice Court Reporter to Prepare Appeal Transcript (;B304082, NOA 2/6/20;); Filed by Clerk, DocketNotice of Ruling; Filed by Nicholas Langerica - SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Defendant), Docketat 08:30 AM in Department 32, Stephen I. Goorvitch, Presiding; Jury Trial - Not Held - Advanced and Vacated, Docketat 10:00 AM in Department 32, Stephen I. 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