Document 11: Franchise Denial & Licensing Conflicts – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Hanson Le Agent/ Phat Tran Owner

Gasio v. Tran et al. – Submission to Orange County District Attorney

This section documents the refusal by Berkshire Hathaway’s legal counsel to accept responsibility for its California franchisee misconduct, despite clear licensing links to the Huntington Beach and Whittier offices involved. David S. Beard (General Counsel) claims Springdale Marina, Inc. acted alone, yet the licensing registry confirms Berkshire California Properties was the DBA of record under multiple corporations.

Relevant Violations:
– CA Bus & Prof. Code §10130: Real estate license required for contractual activity
– 18 U.S.C. §1343 / §1344: Wire & bank fraud (false routing/payment directives)
– 18 U.S.C. §1962(d): RICO conspiracy to obstruct restitution
– DRE Licensing: Corporate accountability and dual DBAs misrepresented

1. Denial Letter from General Counsel – BHH Affiliates, LLC

Letter from David Beard

Attorney David Beard asserts that Berkshire corporate and its other franchises are not involved. This contradicts state licensing records and digital response logs showing oversight by parent entities.

2. Springdale Marina License – Active DBA: Berkshire Hathaway CA Properties

Springdale license record with DBA Berkshire Hathaway

The Huntington Beach location (Edinger Ave) lists Dennis Rosas as broker with active DBA "Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties." Office location matches lease paperwork.

3. Hanson Le License Profile and Broker Affiliation Timeline

Hanson Le license entry with dates

Hanson Le was an active licensee under Springdale Marina until April 2025. He is currently associated with Stratton - LFCA, Inc. in Whittier, CA.

4. Current Stratton DBA – Still Operating as Berkshire

Stratton license shows Berkshire DBA active

The Whittier-based Stratton - LFCA, Inc. continues to operate using the Berkshire Hathaway DBA, confirming ongoing brand liability and public interface under that name.

5. Hanson Le’s Broker Detail Page

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Broker License ID 01358448 lists Hanson Le at 120 5th Street, Huntington Beach (same unit as contract filings). No current affiliated corporation is listed, raising questions of personal liability.

6. Phone Records & Online Contact Proofs

Berkshire contact attempt via Google

Call log shows Berkshire Hathaway corporate contact made from user’s device to Omaha HQ.

7. Online Form Submissions – Berkshire Contact Page

Berkshire contact form with fraud report

User reported misconduct via official Berkshire web portal, detailing Hanson Le’s attempt to alter the lease and reroute payment.

Second online complaint to Berkshire

A second detailed web form was submitted requesting corporate review and police referral due to misuse of contract routing and property fraud.

8. Public Broker of Record for DBA (Springdale Inc.)

Dennis Rosas public broker photo and listing

Dennis Rosas is the designated officer for Springdale Marina, responsible for license supervision during all documented misconduct. He has made no public response nor intervened.

📌 Final Summary

Despite documented routing of complaints to Berkshire's HQ, multiple official contact attempts, and clear DRE-linked franchise registration, corporate counsel disavowed involvement. The response from David Beard conflicts with evidence showing brand oversight and licensing authority via DBA status. Submission of this page completes the chain of liability required to establish franchisor notice, potential willful concealment, and civil RICO exposure.