A lawsuit filed by a multimillionaire member alleges that Glenwild Golf Club & Spa, a prestigious private community near Park City, Utah, has been plagued by financial mismanagement, questionable alcohol practices, and a culture of 'Soviet-style justice'.
Glenwild, near Park City, Utah , a prestigious private community once home to Michael Jordan , is embroiled in controversy. The heart of the issue revolves around allegations of mismanagement and illegal alcohol operations, leading to a lawsuit filed by multimillionaire member Barry Baker . Baker accuses the club's board of running Glenwild with 'Soviet-style justice' and claims the club's finances have been depleted by lavish spending and questionable practices.
The lawsuit alleges the club's board, aiming to build a 'world-class' wine collection, purchased vast quantities of wine, exceeding their storage capacity. Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of bottles were reportedly acquired, prompting the club to seek off-site storage. This accumulation, referred to as 'Winegate' among members, is alleged to have involved bootlegging from Wyoming, circumventing Utah alcohol laws. Baker contends that this wine acquisition and sale to members was illegal and financially irresponsible, contributing to the club's financial woes. He also accuses the board of mishandling funds through costly renovations and other expenditures, leaving the club with dwindling reserves despite increased membership revenue. Adding to the tension, Baker himself was suspended from the club, allegedly for 'threatening' staff, a claim he denies. He has filed a separate defamation lawsuit against three club employees who made these accusations. The infighting within Glenwild has reportedly caused a number of members to seek to leave the club, with some expressing concern about the stressful and uncertain environment. The club's lawyers, however, argue that Baker's lawsuit should be dismissed, citing bylaws requiring mediation before resorting to legal action. They claim Baker refused to participate in a club hearing regarding his suspension and instead made 'arbitrary and petulant threats and demands'
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