On December 31 at 5:30 pm, a co-owner (not a board member), in front of other residents, made allegations of theft against Mike Bastien with respect to the belongings of recently deceased Maria Martin, as well as other allegations, and demanded his resignation. Mike strenuously denied these allegations and refused to resign. The co-owner then brought in Patricia Cory, president of the board of directors who summarily informed Mike, in front of the other residents, that he was immediately under suspension and demanded his keys. He was not given any opportunity to explain himself. Subsequently, four board members of the co-ownership, Patricia Cory, Steve Kishewich, Donald Lynch and Tina McCullough confirmed Mike