An insurance company has filed suit against three former executives at the Chicago House, a social service agency that assists people with HIV, saying the executives should be made to repay more than $300,000 allegedly pilfered from the non-profit organization.
Andrea Peoples, Chicago House chief financial officer, used agency funds for "personal expenses, purchases, withdrawal and general use, not related to [agency] business in any way," states the lawsuit by West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, filed in Cook County Circuit Court.
"Defendant had no right to the property, and this was done without authorization," the suit says.
Tijana Timatyos, chief property officer, and Judith Classen Smith, also allegedly used agency funds for personal expenses, purchases, and general use, said the lawsuit, which accuses all three women of conversion of funds..
Their alleged actions allegedly cost the agency more than $300,000, according to the suit.
"West Bend was obligated and did make said payments to their insureds in the amount of $105,000 as determined by the insurance policy," the suit states.
The lawsuit, which names the three women as defendants, seeks a judgment of at least $105,000, plus legal expenses.
West Bend is represented by Kevin F. Keiley, of Keis George LLP, of Chicago.