Lawrence Tomlinson of Ginetta and the LNT Care Development Group sued for Fraud.
Lawrence Tomlinson is a UK based businessman having interests in construction, care homes and automotive companies under the umbrella of the LNT Group. LNT standing for Lawrence Neil Tomlinson.
In 2021 we purchased a new Ginetta GT4 G56 Ultimate that is now referred to as a Ginetta GT4 GTX that was delivered through Ginetta North America by Mark Swain of TMI AutoTech Inc. acting as Ginetta USA/Ginetta North America/TMI AutoTech Inc.
The car as delivered was woefully short of the agreed specification, was dangerous and unreliable. We have subsequentially discovered that the car, that was sold as a new car had several used and old components fitted. This is considered a fraudulent act in Virgina so we have filed suit on multiple counts including fraud against the following individuals and entities:
- Lawrence Tomlinson
- Clive Seddon
- Ginetta Limited
- Ginetta Automotive Limited
- TMI AutoTech, Inc.
We made multiple attempts to resolve the many issues with the named defendants cumulating in a call with Ginetta executives including their in-house counsel, Jonathan Wharam. Lawrence Tomlinson would not respond.
During the final call, we shifted from asking for help and introduced the concept that we could file suit if Ginetta did not provide new parts for the old ones they fitted. Jonahan Wharam, having said nothing for hours, immediately interrupted and said they don’t have to listen to idle threats. They don’t, they can read about them instead!
During discovery it has come to light that Ginetta North America does not exist as a company and is not registered in the state of VA, the place where they have been doing business. Additionally, and following the filing of this complaint, Ginetta have taken down multiple posts and sites referring to Ginetta North America yet all the cars delivered recently to North Americas bear stickers stating, “Ginetta North America”. Obviously, this begs the question, who is Ginetta North America that Ginetta press releases and executives refer to, and who is now responsible for the support of the many Ginetta’s that have been sold through this made up and un- registered company. Who is supporting the Ginetta Challenge North America and whomever comes forward to assume the role of Ginetta North America are they prepared to defend this complaint?
It is our intention to ask Mr. Tomlinson these questions, and more, directly in a VA court.
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The Complaint