The Village Voice spoke to writer Piri Thomas about his dealings with Hotel Chelsea layabout David Elder. Here’s what he had to say:
When reached at his California home, Thomas—who is battling his step-son David Elder, the man who residents say orchestrated the boardroom coup that ousted hotel lifeblood and long-time hotel manager Stanley Bard—was surprised that he has become a cause celebre among hotel residents. He couldn’t believe that his once obscure case had been thrust into the spotlight after languishing in the courts for years.
But Thomas said he hoped to prevail:
"The trustees have just been doing us dirty," Thomas said. "They have been spending all the money so that we won’t have any. It’s just been terrible."Thomas’ wife, Suzie Dod Thomas, said she didn’t want to comment on the case outright but clarified some information that’s been reported. The next big date in the case is August 20 when a court-appointed mediator will consider Thomas’ motion to have Elder removed as a trustee of the estate, she said. The appeal regarding the $1.2 million is indeed still pending, she said.
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