Lisa Barlow Fights Back Against $400K Lawsuit, Claims Bart Carlson is Just Spinning a ‘Fanciful Tale’
Lisa Barlow Fights Back Against $400K Lawsuit, Claims Bart Carlson is Just Spinning a ‘Fanciful Tale’
Lisa Barlow is facing off against her former friend Bart Carlson in a heated legal battle, with the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star accusing him of fabricating a “fanciful tale,” to support his $400,000 lawsuit over unpaid loans.
Reality Show Drama Meets Legal Battle
Lisa Barlow, star of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, is embroiled in a contentious legal dispute with her former friend Bart Carlson, who has filed a $400,000 lawsuit against her, claiming she failed to repay loans spanning nearly a decade. According to exclusive documents obtained by In Touch, Lisa is pushing back against these allegations, characterizing Bart’s claims as exaggerated and unfounded.
A Complex Relationship Unraveled
In court filings, Lisa’s legal team emphasizes the nature of her relationship with Bart, noting, “Lisa Barlow and Bart Carlson were one-time friends and business partners in a restaurant in Park City, Utah, called The Silver Restaurant. They sold that restaurant in 2016. While they had intermittent contact with each other afterward, they went their separate ways and eventually ceased contact.” This sentiment underscores the growing distance between the two, as Lisa’s lawyer insists that Bart’s assertions are a fabrication.
“The Complaint clearly demonstrates that the payments he contends he made were 14 years ago or similar dates in the past,” Lisa’s lawyer further states. “It is simply not equitable or just to allow claims that have seemingly festered for over 10 years to be brought now, especially since [Bart] is a business owner.”
Allegations of Financial Support
In his lawsuit, Bart alleges that Lisa approached him in May 2010, citing significant financial struggles within her companies, Vida Tequila and Luxe Marketing. He claims she requested ongoing loans to cover personal expenses and operational costs. Bart states, “Lisa asked that he loan funds to her and to her companies on an ‘ongoing basis’ so that she could pay personal expenses and also so that Luxe and Vida Tequila could pay their expenses as well.”
The lawsuit further details numerous transactions Bart made on Lisa’s behalf, including payments to third parties that Lisa requested to keep her husband, John Barlow, unaware of their financial troubles. Bart even states that he made payments on Lisa’s American Express card and covered a loan payment for her personal Range Rover, amounting to a staggering total of $410,842.36 over the years.
Legal Maneuvers and Responses
Lisa, maintaining her innocence, filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that Bart’s claims are not only outdated but also lack the elements of an enforceable contract. In a recent statement, she asserted, “All acts or omissions of Barlow were undertaken in good faith, without malice or recklessness, and were fully justified and reasonable under the circumstances.”
In her plea, Lisa’s attorney claimed that Bart’s accusations stem from his own “contributory negligence,” suggesting that he shares responsibility for the alleged mismanagement of their financial agreements. As the legal battle unfolds, Bart’s attempts to secure repayment have yet to yield results. “Despite that demand, none of the Defendants have repaid any portion of the Total Loan Amount to Plaintiffs,” the lawsuit states.
Court Ruling and Future Implications
As the drama escalates, a judge has denied Lisa’s initial request to dismiss the case, allowing Bart’s lawsuit to proceed. With the court ruling still pending, both parties prepare for a potential showdown in the courtroom.
Lisa’s recent ventures on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City have placed her personal life under scrutiny, but this lawsuit adds a layer of complexity to her reality TV narrative. Fans and followers alike are eager to see how this legal saga unfolds, especially given the personal and financial stakes involved.
As the dispute continues, it raises questions about accountability and the nature of business relationships in the high-stakes world of reality television. With Lisa defending her reputation and Bart standing firm on his allegations, viewers are left wondering: who will emerge victorious in this legal drama?
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