TVT has obtained Oakland County, MI court documents and more indicating the wife of veteran NBA Player Clifford Robinson (New Jersey Nets) brought a lawsuit suit nearly a year ago against 53-year old Michael J. Malik, Sr.
Heather Lufkins Robinson (a 36-year old who married Robinson in Sept. 2003 and gave birth to their twin sons in 2005) brought suit against defendants Michael Malik, Sr. and his JR Property Holdings, LLC, claiming she held an interest in property owned by JR Property Holdings, LLC located at 1907 W. Houstonia Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073-3915. The property was previously held by MJM Royal Properties (a Malik controlled entity formed in May 2001).
Lufkins-Robinson alleges she became romantically involved with defendant Michael Malik, Sr. while he was married to another woman (Michele M. Malik – aka Michele Resseguie, Michele Flaum, Michele Flaum-Malik). During that time, the plaintiff moved into a home the defendant had reportedly purchased for his son (from an earlier marriage), 25-year old Michael Malik, Jr. Father and son had formed JR Property Holdings, LLC in August 2001, three months after Malik Sr. established MJM Royal Properties. Malik Sr. signed the annual corporate filing for JR Property Holdings in January 2002 as “manager” of the entity.
During Malik Sr.’s divorce proceedings, Ms. Lufkins-Robinson had testified that Malik Jr. owned the Royal Oak property. At that time, she also signed a handwritten statement before a notary declaring that "Michael Malik owes me nothing and never did."
However, Ms. Lufkins-Robinson obviously decided to come clean a year ago and commenced a lawsuit alleging she was entitled to the property. (sidenote: The NBA suspended Clifford Robinson for five days without pay on drug related charges in May 2006).
In her 2006 complaint, Ms. Lufkins-Robinson admitted her testimony at the Maliks' earlier divorce proceeding was a "scam" to help shield Michael Malik’s assets; and she attached to her 2006 complaint a handwritten letter allegedly signed by defendant Malik Sr., which stated the home was to be given to the her.
Unfortunately for Ms. Lufkins-Robinson, the Oakland County Circuit Court Judge, furious at the games being played, ruled that a plaintiff who perjured herself in a prior proceeding may not later institute a cause of action that conflicts with the previous false testimony and tossed out Ms. Lufkins-Robinson's claim.
In some odd way, it seems the former Mrs. Malik and Ms. Lufkins-Robinson were both victims in this so-called Malik “scam.” Court records reveal, at the end of the day, Mike Malik Sr. and his attorneys were quite pleased with themselves.
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND
Heather Lufkins Robinson is the daughter of L. John Lufkins, a former chairman of the Bay Mills Indian Community. Reportedly Michael Malik and the Ilitch Family have been bankrolling plans for a Bay Mills Indian Casino in Port Huron, among other locales, for more than a dozen years. John Lufkins was tribal chairman when former Governor John Engler signed a land claims settlement agreement that was intended to pave the way for a Port Huron Casino.
There was conjecture in 1999 that one reason perhaps Michael J. Malik, Sr. wouldn't qualify for a gaming license in Detroit was an earlier arrest on domestic assault charges. In 1997, Malik was arrested and served a years probation on charges he beat up the 12-year old son of a girlfriend; a woman whom he subsequently married and then divorced -- Michele M. Malik (aka Michele Flaum-Malik); the same woman whom it now appears may have been "scammed" in divorce proceedings.
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Heather Lufkins Robinson (a 36-year old who married Robinson in Sept. 2003 and gave birth to their twin sons in 2005) brought suit against defendants Michael Malik, Sr. and his JR Property Holdings, LLC, claiming she held an interest in property owned by JR Property Holdings, LLC located at 1907 W. Houstonia Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073-3915. The property was previously held by MJM Royal Properties (a Malik controlled entity formed in May 2001).
Lufkins-Robinson alleges she became romantically involved with defendant Michael Malik, Sr. while he was married to another woman (Michele M. Malik – aka Michele Resseguie, Michele Flaum, Michele Flaum-Malik). During that time, the plaintiff moved into a home the defendant had reportedly purchased for his son (from an earlier marriage), 25-year old Michael Malik, Jr. Father and son had formed JR Property Holdings, LLC in August 2001, three months after Malik Sr. established MJM Royal Properties. Malik Sr. signed the annual corporate filing for JR Property Holdings in January 2002 as “manager” of the entity.
During Malik Sr.’s divorce proceedings, Ms. Lufkins-Robinson had testified that Malik Jr. owned the Royal Oak property. At that time, she also signed a handwritten statement before a notary declaring that "Michael Malik owes me nothing and never did."
However, Ms. Lufkins-Robinson obviously decided to come clean a year ago and commenced a lawsuit alleging she was entitled to the property. (sidenote: The NBA suspended Clifford Robinson for five days without pay on drug related charges in May 2006).
In her 2006 complaint, Ms. Lufkins-Robinson admitted her testimony at the Maliks' earlier divorce proceeding was a "scam" to help shield Michael Malik’s assets; and she attached to her 2006 complaint a handwritten letter allegedly signed by defendant Malik Sr., which stated the home was to be given to the her.
Unfortunately for Ms. Lufkins-Robinson, the Oakland County Circuit Court Judge, furious at the games being played, ruled that a plaintiff who perjured herself in a prior proceeding may not later institute a cause of action that conflicts with the previous false testimony and tossed out Ms. Lufkins-Robinson's claim.
In some odd way, it seems the former Mrs. Malik and Ms. Lufkins-Robinson were both victims in this so-called Malik “scam.” Court records reveal, at the end of the day, Mike Malik Sr. and his attorneys were quite pleased with themselves.
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND
Heather Lufkins Robinson is the daughter of L. John Lufkins, a former chairman of the Bay Mills Indian Community. Reportedly Michael Malik and the Ilitch Family have been bankrolling plans for a Bay Mills Indian Casino in Port Huron, among other locales, for more than a dozen years. John Lufkins was tribal chairman when former Governor John Engler signed a land claims settlement agreement that was intended to pave the way for a Port Huron Casino.
There was conjecture in 1999 that one reason perhaps Michael J. Malik, Sr. wouldn't qualify for a gaming license in Detroit was an earlier arrest on domestic assault charges. In 1997, Malik was arrested and served a years probation on charges he beat up the 12-year old son of a girlfriend; a woman whom he subsequently married and then divorced -- Michele M. Malik (aka Michele Flaum-Malik); the same woman whom it now appears may have been "scammed" in divorce proceedings.
You may also want to review these posts or click on the "labels" below for related information:
- UPDATED: Donor's alleged mistress also gave $10,000 to two of his favorite candidates -- Rep. Candice Miller & Sen. Debbie Stabenow
- Firm produced valuation of Malik's interest in MotorCity Casino for use in court
- Investor served probation for domestic assault on 12-year-old boy
- FPPC Enforcement Decisions: Casino syndicator's Major Donor violations revealed
- Investors have troubled histories
- Three investors must sell their Detroit casino interests
- Ilitch administrative aide gives $5000 to Rep. Candice Miller
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