Chloe Lane Mogul Watches Home Go To Auction
Apparently, half the estate wasn’t enough for one of Park City’s professional wives. Chloe Lane owner Micheal Gribetz’s latest ex, bailing after just 18 months of marriage, has gone back for the kitchen sink after sacking much of Gribetz’s Deer Valley home, Falcor, when she left just before New Year’s 2008.
Having won a court judgment allowing her to take possession of all Gribetz’s remaining assets, the seasoned divorcee will exercise her right through a court-ordered constable sale on Monday, April 27, putting what is left of Gribetz’s once “charmed” home (named for the good luck dragon of The Never Ending Story) up for public auction. The sale will include luxury furniture, stereos, laptops, cars and other personal items. Gribetz has not contested the sale, instead maintaining a staunch position that his energy will go to Chloe Lane, the mogul’s long-standing first priority.
The high fashion empire of Chloe Lane, now one of Utah’s ten largest clothing stores, generated an estimated $5 million in revenue at its peak, according to tax revenue reports. The store has struggled with its rapid growth in size, a challenge compounded by the current economy, but Gribetz has stressed that his interest is in keeping the store’s current staff and continuing to rally for the boutique’s success. He has invested over $15 million in Chloe Lane and is currently insolvent.
The constable sale will begin at 1 p.m. at Gribetz’s home, 7815 Falcon Court in Deer Valley. Falcor itself will be sold at a trustees’ sale on May 14. Chloe Lane, meanwhile, will operate uninterrupted — for the time being.
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chloe lane is such a staple in park city…i’m so glad to hear that a person who would try and run it out of town (just to get revenge after a marriage of less then two years failed) is being called on the carpet…
it’s hard to imagine how a business could lose so much money but considering how consistently generous the owner of chloe lane has been to his staff, his customers and the non for profit companies and charities in this town…maybe it’s not so hard to imagine afterall
anytime anyone comes to visit me from out of town, they without a doubt always insist on making at least one visit to the famed chloe lane to buy some jeans or a pair of shoes or just to check it out…any enemy of chloe lane and it’s owners is an enemy of mine!
Chole Lane is a staple in Park City. Before I lived here full time, I would look forward to going to that beautful store even more then I wanted to hit the slopes. It Is a big part of Main Street. The Owner is very generous and is always wiling to do whatever he can for this beautiful town.
Its a a must see when I have company , Everyone loves that store and the staff is like a big family.
Revenge is all this is. Married less then two years , . If Park City looses Chole Lane we all loose. Main street will never be the same.
So sorry to hear about this ugly situation. Michael is well loved and respected in Park City, and for someone to go to such lengths to harm him is foolish, unattractive and ultimately going to backfire. She will drive herself right out of this town!
We support you, Michael!
PS for anyone reading this…PLEASE do NOT go to the sale on Monday!
Michael Gribetz is probably one of the best individuals I have ever met. he is such a wonderful individual with a great heart. he thinks of others before himself I don’t agree with anything that is happining to him he doesn’t deserve it. Michael and his kids are such wonderful people I am dissapointed that a divorce caused this its just not right.
What that gold digger did to Michael and the company is a tragedy. To take advantage of such a kind soul takes a wicked person. Michael has been nothing but good to his staff, customers, and the city. Any decent person would boycott this auction and drum her out of the city much like a witch in the old days of Salem. Let the stoning begin!
I’m a Chloe Lane rock star and frequent customer, and I say we burn her!
Chloe Lane is the best thing that has ever happened to this town. I cannot tell you how many of my clients come from all over to shop there. We bring everyone to Main Street and Chloe Lane is always our first stop. If it closes, we will all suffer.
I’m behind Michael all the way!
Chloe Lane is a fabulous store, I have frequented the shop since I moved here from San Francisco. I can more than sympathize with what Michael is going through, my best friend is divorcing Sandie Tillotson, the founder of NuSkin. His home in Sandy is being auctioned off in 2 weeks, in addition to all of the contents of the home. Adam and his 5 kids are now penniless, she even took their trust funds so the oldest 2 can’t go to college. It is amazing what vindictiveness people can have. When is enough enough? How much do these women really need, anyway?
After reading this story, it breaks my heart to hear that Michael is losing Falcor. Michael has always been a very generous, caring, compassionate, spectacular human being in a world where those characteristics are few and far between and I have never heard him utter a bad word about anyone. If there were more people in the world like him, we would certainly all be better off.
Michael is a survivor and a smart businessman who will in the end prevail with whatever he decides to put his energy and passion into. I wish him and all of his future endeavors much success for he is a man who definitely deserves great things. Thank you for bringing Chloe Lane to Utah where fashion used to be non existent! I love love love your store!
There are no words to describe the ugliness of this woman. We all live and learn but Michael does not deserve all of this. He was extremely generous to her and her entire family. He gave her a life she could only dream of while living in her tiny apartment in Salt Lake. She is the definition of “gold digger” and I’m sorry Michael was her victim.
Michael has made a big impact on this community giving kindly to many, many non profits and charities. He is a one of the kindness men I have ever met.
We all support you, Micheal. And everyone, please shop at Chloe Lane!
Michael is a wonderful, caring and generous man. I am not surprised by Valerie’s behavior at all. She needs to remember what goes around comes around. Karma, karma, karma. As for Michael I have no doubt that he will be just fine. He has so many friends and family that care for him. Chloe lane will thrive and continue on as Park City’s BEST store.
Love you Michael we are all supporting you!!
Hugs!!!
I have known Michael Gribetz for about 5 years. He has always been a trusted, caring and supportive part of my life. I am widowed and have been caring for my family as well as being a caregiver to my mother. Her health issues are very serious and everyday is a challenge for us. Michael has helped us in so many ways. Not only financially, but through his kindness, sincerity and generousity….he has been such an example of what all of us should be doing to and for each other. This situation truly breaks my heart. Michael…nobody deserves this, but YOU especially don’t. There is a quote that says: “The word impossible was a mistake. It’s really I’m Possible!!!” You will be stronger because of this. Know that we and so many others are thinking of you and that we care. Thank you for being such an important part of my life.
If you observe long enough, you’ll find that it is never just one person’s responsibility for the failure of a relationship. Sure you may have your oppinions, but it’s time to grow up and let people take responsibility for their own lives. Live and let live. It’s time to wake up, grow up and shut off the ugly gossip that does no good in our world. Put your energy into something that is productive. Clean up the social enviornment. let it start with you and me.
Sounds like ‘Unbiased’ is Valerie’s ungreatful son who Michael put into an E-Bay business.
You can use your Mom’s golden shovel to begin your clean up.
None of these posts seem ugly to me, but a tribute to an amazing generous man.
Right on!! No one is blaming anyone for the failure of the relationship, or spreading nasty gossip. These are the FACTS! What right does someone have to ruin a man after 18 months of a marriage during which all he did was be good and generous? She should have walked away like a lady, instead of taking him for everything he’s worth.
Wow, now somebody’s son is getting attacked. Sorry for posting. I’ll duck out.
I want to know the name of the judge who allowed this to happen! To marry such a generous man and take so much from him after 18 months!! She was a nothing living in a little apartment and how does she have the right to take so much?? What is the judge’s name? That’s what I want to know!! This is disgusting!!
Umm, it isn’t hard to find a name of judge. Then you can find out where he lives and jump him in the alley. You get him girl. Set this world straight. I know you can do it. Commit yourself to a cause and go after it will all you energy and might.
Parkite.
I appreciate your passion.
It’s not the judge’s fault. She won this judgement fair and square.
I didn’t fight her. I was spending all my time and money on Chloe Lane.
PLEASE LEAVE THE JUDGE OUT OF THIS!!!
The judge will have another chance to hear parts of this case.
Were not even at half time.
Michael, Thanks for your voice. I’m so sorry to see your laundry being strung out in public. I wish people could see that his doesn’t put you or anyone else in a favorable light. It just fuels the spirit of hatred and war. I’m finding that Park City is plagued by this social disgrace, more and more. I wish you the best.
Unbiased Observer.
I was not going to say anything, but this does not need to get ugly.
I’m so greatful for all the support and love.
This is far from over.
The Chloe Lane family (who is over 100 strong)is unbreakable. My spitit and love for all of them, Chloe Lane and Park City is undetered.
BTW. I don’t mind my laundry “being strung out in public”, we all know it’s of the finest of style.
LOL. Just goes to show, what is one person’s dirty laundry is another person’s stylish wardrobe. A man of good humor as well.
Michael Gribetz truly is one of the most kind & generous people I have ever met in my life. Actually the word “generous” doesn’t really do justice. He LITERALLY would give you the shirt off his back if you asked for it, and it’s a shame that someone could be so greedy and vengeful toward him & his family.
Now that she has taken so many things from his home and credited against the judgement like pennies on the dollar for them, should she be able to resell them for a profit.
Will she be held accountable for this?
If not, he gets screwed twice again.
I sure hope she was worth it!
With all the wondeful things said about you, Michael, you were one P#$$Y whipped fool!!!
I believe PC Voyeur should tell Valerie’s side of the story.
Michael might be a great guy, but there must be some underlying reason why she is trying to destroy this man.
Maybe he beat the crap out of her and she’s just getting even. (don’t know hat for a fact)
I have never heard a siuation so one sided.
Never know until we hear her side.
So I vote for equal time.
Wanted to comment on an above post. I was friends with both Sandie Tillotson- (SVP of NuSkin) and Adam Baker while they were married. Adam Baker, like Michael, is one of the most generous and giving individuals I have ever met. PC Voyeur - PLEASE do a story on Adam, he is losing his home and all of his personal belongings in two weeks to a sheriff sale. The juxtapose in this story? Sandie Tillotson is a BILLIONAIRE who has taken everything from Adam. He can’t afford a top-dollar attorney like Sandie and his attorney Pam Thompson of Park City QUIT on him (demanding MORE money) after he sold his only asset, a Ferrari, and prepaid her to finish the case. Over the course of their marriage Adam created millions for Sandie in real estate projects. Sandie should let the poor guy walk away with something to start a new life with. Adam is a great guy but Sandie Tillotson is telling everyone she will not rest until she sees Adam working at McDonalds. Get over yourself Sandie, don’t you have enough already?
As much as I care, and hate to see people get hurt…for the record I have NOT written any of the above posts. My friendship with Michael means a lot to me, and I wish him the best.
The one good thing about this divorce is that Michael is now SINGLE and AVAILABLE. That makes all of the women in Park City happy!
I personally think Valerie and Sandy are two peas in a pod. Except Valerie is white trash that just seduces men for their money and when she figures out they dont have any she cheats on them, leaving them for a rich man. Sandy is a psycho. I think she needs therapy she has enough personalities to keep anyone busy. Both of these women love to lie and manipulate every one in their grasp because they think that they are such powerful women. I just feel bad for Michael because he got so easily dooped. He is a smart guy but Valerie is very crafty with all her lies so he couldn’t see through her charade like many others I’m sure.
People who poke at, belittle and use up their energy malitiously on others are known to have recprical personality traits; often rooted in jealousy. Take a good look at yourselves. If the shoe fits, get the poison out and do something that can somehow make a difference.
Well said. Since we are on the topic. There is a unique challenge facing people of substantial wealth or beauty, which many of us don’t fully realize. These people are often caught masking an awareness of their own seductive powers. When they find they can no longer control or manipulate the one they have seduced, they themselves feel victimized and wronged. Insisting that they were only loved for their wealth or beauty. It’s not an easy scenario. A popular contributor to our societies problem involving battered women, but it goes both ways. The key is becoming personally aware of your own dynamics and how this may be affecting your relationships.
I havn’t had a chance to look at it but i am printing it out right now for all my friends to read….
So, I have to admit that I went to the Monday auction in hopes of finding some deals. However, in all my days as an opportunist, I have never seen such a fiasco of an auction. The ex-wife “Valerie” was dead set on taking everything in the house at a fraction of what it was worth and nobody had the knowledge or the cash to go up against her. In my expert opinion, she walked away with over $200,000 worth of items for less than $15,000. Such a travesty!
My most memorable event was the debate over some very expensive paintings in the master bedroom. The owner had requested that they be appraised and sold for fair market value, but Valerie objected. The next question was whether one of the paintings would qualify as the $500 personal property exemption, but Valerie claimed that they were both worth much more than $500 each and the constable agreed. In the end, Valerie walked away with both paintings for just $620! Not sure that I understand that logic…
I do have to admit that Valerie is very attractive, but I felt dirty being in her presence for an entire afternoon and seeing her rape such an incredible home of everything. I took a long shower when I got home, but still couldn’t get her out of my mind. I guess that I’m lucky that my lack of net worth disqualifies me from being the next victim.
There is no question that Michael is and has been a very generous person, probably way too generous for his own good. Given the overhead it is doubtful that Chloe Lane has ever made a profit. A two year marriage is not the underlying cause of Chloe’s problems.
With regard to the “Rape of Falcor”…If one party has his lawyer draw a prenup, other party signs (no attorney), married, divorced, first party fails to honor prenup, does second party have a right to act on prenup?
Saints and Sinners aren’t we all?
Sorry frido, but you don’t know.
Both sides negotiated with Lawyers. Court filings confirmed that.
The pre nup was breached when she left with over half the posessions from Falcor. (only allowed to leave with what was ‘hers’, not take 1/2 of ‘his’ as well).
There is so much more to this story.
The “Rape of Falcor” DID affect Chloe Lane.
That story will be told soon.
frodo, if you are going to shill for Valerie, do your homework!
Do your homework is RIGHT!!!! Don’t say what you DON’T know. If you think you know anything, think again. Sooo much more to this story. Saints and Sinners? HOMEWORK.
Looks like we are going to get filled in on all the dirt right here. My sympathies to both parties. Are the court transcripts going to be posted?
You go for the trophy wife (again) and get burned. She sounds like a piece of work but he chose her. Tough lucky buddy. Sorry to hear about selling the house in Florida for a $2mm loss. The store is next. Oh well. Lesson learned.
Frodo has a point. Agreements and contracts are there for a reason, and that includes the prenup, which he didn’t (and I imagine, couldn’t, honor). Same as he couldnt honor the trust deeds on his house totaling around $4,400,000.
The judgements are public record.
She didn’t get “half” the estate, what she got was governed by the prenuptial agreement. “Half” the estate would have been less than what the prenup was, as it appears like his luck has finally run out and he is likely broke.
The Prenup gives her $331,500, a 2005 Lexus, $5,000 a month for a year, and 20 percent of the store.
Looks to me like in the end all she’ll get is a 4-year old car, because the cash doesn’t exist and the store will likely head to bankruptcy.
Does anyone know who Valerie’s attorney was?
From what I understand, Michael has the more accomplished attorney. Good points. I’m actually learning something here.
If Michael had the most a “more accomplished attorney” why did he fire him?
Maybe for pushing to ratify a Pre-Nup that she was in breach of?
Did deeper into the ‘public record’. It’s all there.
So, it’s a matter of poor attorney choice in this case? Sheat, I don’t know. I’m just trying to learn something from it all.
The judge validated the prenup at the divorce, so what was she in “breach” of? And Michael himself says on this thread it was all “fair and square.”
So Homework, since you are such an ‘expert’.
1. What is the name of the E-Bay company Michael put her Son and Mother into. (hint, Mother’s Name).
2. Where did they get their inventory from?
3. How much did they pay for that inventory?
4. What does the IRS think about all of this?
If you really do your ‘homework’ you might find the answers.
Obviously Valerie needs professional help and some self respect. I’d hate to be in her shoes. As for the rest of you, get a life. Stop waisting your time, energy. Take care of your own problems. Spend more time with your family. What a Low lives!
check out his facebook page, and that of his new (well it appears that it’s over now) girlfriend Sara. Michael…there are a zillion women half your age who will ride the chloe lane/falcor train for all it’s worth. Start looking a bit deeper. Interesting that your latest hot young girlfriend’s status on facebook changed to “no longer in a relationship” just before you lose falcor. When the overpriced LA jeans store closes, you will be left to truly examine yourself, the people you attract (or attracted) and whats really important.
Michael, you’ll be fine, you’re a kind, generous man, not mentioning handsome and very atractive. We love you. Valerie, you’ll burn in hell, but you know that, don’t you? How sad! I feel for you. Really, I do. Best luck for both of you.
Anyone have a family I can borrow or spend time with? Preferably one with much cash flow?
Hey, ‘love is not enough’. I hear Sandie Tillotson pays for young guys to hang out with her. She may be a pathetic, hammered old cougar, but you might get some cash flow out of it.
Michael, you are handsome, charming and VERY atractive. Valerie will get what’s hers, that’s for sure. Hang in there. You are an amazing man and I love you so much, as you can tell, we all do.
Michael, you are handsome, charming and VERY atractive. Valerie will get what’s hers, that’s for sure. Hang in there. You are an amazing man and I love you so much, as you can tell, we all do.
sorry to comment on all this gossip, but i just wanted to say that i’ve been a victim of sandie tillotson’s scam- she likes to find younger, financially lacking men that she can control. beware the unsuspecting guy who doesn’t comply with her wishes, she’s literally taken her ex husband to the cleaners. p-
We live in a world filled with hatred , broken hearts, and dead passions. It’s a world in need of a light that can warm our hearts amidst the cold darkness. Let’s encourage every morning, every stranger, with a sweet smile, regardless to whom it goes, in every circumstance, we should fight together and be fair with people to the end. Let’s forgive each others faults, keeping no record of wrong. Let’s live forever in love. Love is a priceless treasure money can not buy. Let’s try to make our comments inspiring to others and not destructive. Let’s try to see some good in this, and let’s try to see some best in the worst. “we can lift one up without putting one down.” Yes! She had no right to take him for what he’s worth, but he brought it all to himself, he loved her at some point and accepted it all. Love, Compassion, Forgiviness. Do you acctually take joy in posting such disturbing comments? LIVE SIMPLY. SPEAK KINDLY. CARE DEEPLY. LOVE GENEROUSLY. “The judge of us all are watching us day and night.” Throw the first stone who has no sin. Have you had a chance to feel the warmth of the sun on your face today? It’s beautiful out there!!! Michael and Valerie, my sympathies and prayers are with you.
What does this Sandy have to do with this thread? Is she involved with Chloe Lane in any way? And Big Boy, you sound like the biggest looser of all. Sounds like you’re going to be a victim no matter what you do. Living the life of a victim, never having to take responsibility for your own choices and actions. Sorry, but that’s funny. People! look in the mirror. Lots of illness in jelously. Hatred and scarcity to oblivion. Jen’s comments carry great wieght in my eyes. Glad to see someone positive and of sound mind. Thanks for posting.
Let peace be in your soul today!
Thanks Jen and love is not enough.
God is just. We’ll see he’s justice someday.
FALCOR WAS FORECLOSED TODAY AT 12:30PM.
Did the lender take it back or did another buyer bid more?
The lender took it back.
I too was married to Sandie, after we divorced she asked me if I thought if she should marry Adam. Knowing who he is and how he stripped in a club for a living, not wanting that kind of chap around my daughter, I suggested she doesn’t…but of course, she went and did it any way.
Adam did not make Sandie any money, but to let this go as far as blogs and bad words publically is a sign that Sandie is losing grip on her privacy which very well could eventually effect Nu Skin. Adam, despite his saying so, has not written a book, there is also not much to write about. He doesn’t got anything on her other than she saved his ass from living in filth (I saw the home my self)and gave him a life….for him to now complain is a stretch. I am not saying Sandie is an angel, far from it, but non of us are and when you are worth a couple of hundred million and everyone wants a piece of you and things turn ugly you use what ever you got to deffend your self. Adam could have taken care of him self if he planned it that way.
My last postings were removed by the pro Adam moderator.
If this BLOG is meant to shed some truth on personal issues it is certainly failing to so unbiasly…
Adam has no business complaining.
As far as Valery; it is sad that she is now letting her self go this low to fight Micheal over money.
BIG BOY, What are you blabbing about. Sandie didn’t take anyone to the cleaners…if anything, it is the other way around. I know, because I was married to her and know Craig and he certainly did not get taken, but got his fair share and they are friends ever since.
Who are you…how do you know Sandie?
Its too bad the pattern continues with this woman… Again another yound stud, Adam, gets taken advantage of and used up. He should of fought harder. But in the end, what did he expect when he allow this woman to control his life from the start. She has a lot of money and when she is done with you throws it away on destroying your life. The control doesn’t end when you divorce.
Lucky for him, he didn’t get convinced to have a child with her or she would manipulate and control him on that end too. VEry sad… Adam, walk away and live your life as best you can.
I landscaped for sandie for about five years, during those years I experienced all the drama and would watch it play out,i have seen firsthand how a lot of money makes people do strange things, for anyone who says sandie does not take advantage of people “you are wrong” each time sandie decided on marrying another guy me and my family would be financially screwed, let’s see where should I start maybe my worst deal was when sandie asked me to by her new stripper boyfriends landscape company which was a total waste of around ten thousand, fearing of losing my biggest account and sandie letting me know how important it was for me to do this since she wanted to take him to Hawaii for around a month how fun, sandy’s husband Adam over a year’s period cost me an additional 14 thousand dollars because he thought he knew what things cost and would make me adjust my pricing to whatever he wanted and it worked I did also out of fear of losing my biggest account, now let’s go back a few years I also worked with sandies college sweet heart Ron now at this time her property manager I can say it was a pleasure to have meet Ron and work with him, wow he had some good stories but we won’t go there, Diederik was a stud and for the most part left me alone I think he was too busy with all the female friends he would have over when sandy was away, besides for a couple of crazy request the diederik years were good for me, when sandy started dating Adam it was the worst possible thing that could have happened to me and my family, I let sandy know my business was having financial problems and I would not be able to maintain her property anymore, she had at that time owed me and my family around four thousand but I guess in the business world people like that take advantage of the weak and she did by not paying me, I finally gave up on trying to recover any money owed since it would be a joke to a small family owned business to go up against someone like her