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Beverly Hills Homeowners Hit with $100M Lien Claims

2/15/2026

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  • Marjorie Josaphat, a Beverly Hills homeowner, faces a $100 million claim from Ortiz Consulting LLC for alleged unpaid work on her mansion.
  • Josaphat asserts she never contracted the firm or its founder, Rita Ortiz, and only renovated the property.
  • Neighbors Mary Tosky and Andrea Knowles received $24 million claims from Ortiz for similar reasons.
  • Since 2023, Ortiz has filed 35 mechanics liens totaling $570 million across the city.
  • The LAPD and Beverly Hills Police are investigating the claims amid concerns over lien filing practices in California.