“Rowboat Creative has become a staple in the industry, regionally, in the last five years,” he says. “We have posted an annual growth rate of 120% each year since opening our doors in 2006, and that was only the beginning. A more aggressive sales team and approach have been implemented since 2013, and we already have surpassed our initial projections for the first quarter of 2014.”

LG has personal motorcycle sent to NC (JZ never approved relocation or payment) then falsely claims bike damage. Daily Direct/Haul Bikes took pics of the bike before moving. LG vindictively files false reports with Allstate, BBB, and Wisc. DATCP.gov to get DD biz license revoked.

LG replies to building-wide email to sow mutiny amongst tenants. Landlord David Baum says LG is in violation and terminates lease. LG escalates to legal and involves Guariglia family friend / real estate lawyer Pam Visvardis to add fuel to the fire. JZ contacts DB to smooth things over and apologize for Lucas and Pam's behavior.

Clemente HS visits RBC facility to celebrate Manufacturing Day. JZ took questions and spoke to the eager students about the bridging of art and manufacturing. During final 20 mins of visit, students and faculty allege that LG physically assaulted a student while distributing pizza. LG involves GNCDC, IMEC, Clemente Staff & chaperones, and lawyer Pam Visvardis. LG demands refund of transportation and food provided.

Lucas Guariglia uses Trunk Club (personalized mid- to high-end men's and women's clothing service) connection, Joseph Zangrilli's screen printing expertise, and Rowboat Creative's storage space and drop shipping services to obtain 10% ownership of Bluntneck (Rowboat Creative customer). JZ figures out a 3D HiDensity print that interests the customers. JZ is only connected to the initial email. All other references to "Joe" are pointed to Joe Mastroianni <info@bluntneck.com>. The situation devolves into Lucas holding his ownership shares for ransom as he shares his taunts with girlfriend/Trunk Club associate Megan Finn, sister Adrienne Guariglia, and friend Larry Burley.

LG tries to scam tailor Astor & Black into free repairs on custom suit jacket. When not pleased with work, Lucas cancels payment thru Chase bank (and keeps the jacket which he wears to this day) and writes fraudulent "Buyer Beware" review that gets 5,000+ views