Terzian refused to accept the city\u2019s removal assistance funds, according to court documents, and the city sought court permission to remove Terzian\u2019s belongings \u2014 mainly ceramic tiles \u2014 from the property through a filing known as a writ of assitance<\/a>. Terzian, in a court reply, said it would cost between $800,000 and $1.2 million to move and store his inventory.<\/p>\n In an unrelated case, Terzian faces fraud charges filed by the Fresno County District Attorney\u2019s Office in 2023.<\/p>\n Building in Question Subject of Arson Probe<\/p>\n \u201cIt is unfortunate that Mr. Terzian refused multiple attempts by the city of Fresno to assist him in removing his commercial property from the building and land now in possession of the city. This delay by Mr. Terzian led to a structure fire that is still under investigation, as evidence indicates it was intentionally set,\u201d City Attorney Andrew Janz said.<\/p>\n Reviewing the writ, filed Dec. 31, 2025, Fresno County Superior Court Judge Kristi Culver Kapetan faulted the city, identifying 11 arguments the city made in court filings that did \u201cnot exist either at the citation or by its case name.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe court determines that legal contentions made by counsel for plaintiff were not warranted by existing law as represented through counsel\u2019s signature and filing of the application,\u201d Culver Kapetan wrote.<\/p>\n Culver Kapetan threatened a $10,000 sanction<\/a> for each incident but canceled the hearing \u2014 scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 \u2014 when the city withdrew its writ of assistance. Court rules allow the withdrawal within 21 days to avoid a penalty. The city can refile, Janz said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe court is satisfied that the offending application was not the result of a direct action taken by those primarily handling this matter or anyone remaining with the firm. In an emergent situation, plaintiff\u2019s counsel dutifully sought coverage that appeared competent on its face but unfortunately resulted in this order to show cause. The firm has since taken action to appropriately rectify the situation,\u201d Culver Kapetan wrote<\/a> in an April 13 order.<\/p>\n GV Wire\u2019s messages to Terzian\u2019s attorney were not returned.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GVWire-Ad-Get-our-mobile-app-1280x90-1-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/A-notice-is-posted-at-the-AT-Ceramics-building-near-McKinley-and-Blackstone.-The-city-received-posse.jpeg\")
<\/a>A notice is posted at the A&T Ceramics building near McKinley and Blackstone. The city received possession of the property but is still in litigation. (GV Wire\/David Taub)
\nAttorney Responsible for Bogus Arguments \u2018No Longer Employed\u2019<\/p>\n