Case Summary: Quasar Alexander v. Retro Roofers, LLC & Brandon Gambrell (25CV007092) Parties: Plaintiff: Quasar Alexander, homeowner at 3294 Sequoia Avenue, Atlanta, GA. Defendants: Retro Roofers, LLC (roofing contractor) and Brandon Gambrell (agent/part-owner). Background: Plaintiff’s home was damaged by Hurricane Helene (federally declared disaster). Plaintiff hired Retro Roofers to replace the roof, with payment to come from insurance, FEMA, and mortgage escrow disbursements. Dispute arose over the color of shingles installed (Plaintiff claims he requested bronze; Defendants claim he approved “Weathered Wood”). Retro Roofers invoiced $19,934.89 for the roof and $600 for prior tarp work. Core Dispute: Plaintiff alleges the wrong roof color was installed, causing additional costs and distress. Payment for the work was delayed due to insurance, FEMA, and escrow processes outside Plaintiff’s control. Defendants filed a mechanics lien for $19,934.89 on May 14, 2025, despite knowing payment was pending, not refused. Plaintiff’s Claims: Petition to Cancel Mechanics Lien: Asserts the lien was improper because the debt was not “due and unpaid” under Georgia law; payment was pending through regulated channels [9],[10]. Damages for Misrepresentation/Bad Faith: Seeks $3,200 for repainting (to match the wrong roof color), plus additional compensatory and punitive damages for emotional and reputational harm (Plaintiff is a candidate for public office) [9.1],[10.1]. Slander of Title: Alleges the lien clouded title, interfered with FEMA/financing, and was used as improper leverage rather than a legitimate remedy [9.2],[10.2]. Defendants’ Position: Assert Plaintiff approved the “Weathered Wood” color and only objected after payment was demanded. Claim insurance has paid all it will, and the remaining balance is due immediately. Demand full payment and threaten to enforce the lien, including seeking attorney’s fees and interest [1]. Key Evidence: Exhibits A–E: Lien, text messages showing confusion over color, invoices, escrow summaries, and FEMA documentation [2],[4],[6]. Plaintiff’s communications show ongoing efforts to resolve payment and color issues, and willingness to provide proof of payment pipeline [3]. Procedural Status: Complaint filed May 23, 2025, in Fulton County Superior Court. Plaintiff filed in forma pauperis (pauper’s affidavit) to waive service fees. Court ordered Plaintiff to effect service and file proof within 60 days of filing (by July 22, 2025), or risk dismissal for want of prosecution [7],[8]. If Defendants are served and in default, Plaintiff must file a default motion within 60 days of service (or 15 days if already in default at time of order) [7.1],[8.1]. Relief Sought: Cancellation and removal of the lien. Damages for repainting, emotional distress, and reputational harm. Punitive damages and attorney’s fees. All other just and equitable relief [9.3],[10.3].
Case No. 24MS216791 is my civil lawsuit against IDI Investments LLC and Icess Royster, the landlord of my former restaurant space at 1856 Harvard Ave. After Hurricane Helene, the property became uninhabitable — with no air conditioning during the summer, rodents chewing through food and equipment, and multiple floods, including over three inches of stormwater pouring in through floor drains. The building’s plumbing regularly backed up into our pizza bar, creating hazardous conditions that forced me to shut down. I filed this case to hold the landlord accountable for constructive eviction, property damage, and loss of business. I’m pursuing this as a working entrepreneur representing myself, because I believe if you don’t fight back, those in power will keep taking advantage of the people who can least afford it.
Case No. 25EV003381 is a lawsuit filed by North Star Leasing about equipment I leased to build out my restaurant. We had so many issues with the building before and after the hurricane. After Hurricane Helene hit, the building became unsafe: The floors flooded with dirty water, rats were chewing through supplies, the plumbing backed up into the food areas, and the air conditioning never worked — all while we tried to serve the community. Eventually, it got so bad we had no choice but to shut down and leave. That’s called constructive eviction — it’s when a place is so damaged or neglected by the landlord that even though you’re not kicked out, it’s impossible to keep working or living there. Some of the leased equipment had to stay behind because it wasn’t safe to remove. North Star still sued me. I’m also fighting back because I was never properly notified about the lawsuit — the Marshal says I came to their office to get served, but I have video, location data, and sworn proof showing I didn’t. I filed a motion asking the court to pause the case until they turn over body camera and GPS evidence. I’m sharing this publicly because when systems break, people need to see what it looks like — and how to stand up to it, even if you're doing it alone.
Case No. 25MS224675 involves a lawsuit filed by Lendmark Financial Services over a personal loan I took out — but used entirely for my business. As my restaurant struggled due to landlord negligence — including repeated flooding, broken AC, and rodent issues — I borrowed funds to pay my staff and keep the doors open, trusting that the landlord would finally fix the building. Then Hurricane Helene hit. I lost both my business and my home. While I waited on help from SBA and FEMA, who were painfully slow to respond, I was displaced into temporary housing and never properly served in this case. I only found out by contacting Lendmark directly. In good faith, we reached a new deferment agreement, and I’ve been making monthly payments ever since. This case is now pending settlement, but it’s a powerful reminder: when small business owners take personal risks to protect their teams, they shouldn’t be punished by the system. As Mayor, I’ll fight for those who get caught between disaster and delay — and make sure no family or business is left behind when help comes too late.
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🛡️ Why I’m Sharing My Legal Battles
Most politicians won’t tell you what they’re up against — but I believe you deserve the truth.
These lawsuits I’m sharing — from landlords who neglected their buildings, to lenders who sued while I waited for FEMA, to leasing companies that ignored the disaster that shut us down — aren’t just my story.
They’re our story. Because this is what too many people in
South Fulton face every day:
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Working two jobs just to cover rent
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Getting sued over loans taken to survive
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Living in homes with no repairs and no response
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Trying to rebuild while help arrives late — or never
I’m sharing these cases not for sympathy, but to show you that I’ve lived the fight that so many of us are forced into — often without lawyers, without money, and without justice.
But I’m still standing.
And I’m running for District 2 so you don’t have to fight alone anymore.
✊🏽 We Will Fight Together
As your Councilman, I will:
✅ Launch legal and financial help clinics so you don’t need $5,000 to defend your rights
✅ Create a Tenant & Business Bill of Rights to protect renters and entrepreneurs from neglect
✅ Push for emergency response accountability — no more waiting months while FEMA, SBA, or insurers stall
✅ Make sure service of process is fair — no more lawsuits you never knew about
✅ Build a government that moves with urgency, empathy, and truth
This campaign is not about perfection — it’s about protection.
And when I win, we all win — because this time, the people who’ve been through it are the ones leading.
Let’s fight smarter. Let’s fight together.
– Quasar Alexander
Candidate for City Council D2 of South Fulton
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