Tenant Tinesha Wilson sued Ehresman in 2008 for paying back a series of security deposits one day late. If Ehresman loses the suit, he said he faces paying at least $100,000, of which he said $30,000 would go to the plaintiff's attorney, Mark Silverman. Three calls to Silverman Tuesday were not returned by deadline.
While Ehresman admits he was late as outlined by the city ordinance, he said the penalty is too severe. Ehresman paid on the 46th day and his miscalculation may force him to sell some buildings if he loses the suit.
