GV model sues decorator neighbor for poor work and misuse of funds

BY FREDA MIKLIN STAFF WRITER

On June 20, 2023, Danielle Braverman, a professional model, and David Reis, sued Hayley Louise Servatius and her company, HLS Designs LLC (Servatius), for repeatedly misrepresenting her training, prior design experience and current and former clients, as well as holding a license (certification) as an interior designer, which led Braverman and Reis to enter into a contract on May 13, 2021, hiring Servatius to perform design services in connection with the remodel of a home they had purchased at 6600 E. Ida in Greenwood Village. The contract included an estimate of 213.5 hours at approximately $100 per hour for the design fee, though the scope was expanded later to include adding a pool and “redoing the outside area at the property.”

The complaint alleges that Servatius failed to complete the work in the agreed time frame, forcing Braverman and Reis to incur rent for six extra months, and that when they were told the work was finished and they moved back into their home, Braverman and Reis “identified a number of problems with the work that was completed, including but not limited to poorly installed wallpaper, design flaws, unauthorized items and designs, missing items, and an overall poor presentation of the home.”

It further claims, “From September of 2021 through September of 2022, Servatius had made several unauthorized purchases using (Braverman and Reis’) credit cards for items that were never used to decorate the home,” and, “The whereabouts of these items are currently unknown.” It also claims, “(Servatius) authorized and directed changes to the ap- proved design and architectural plans without ever consulting with (Braverman and Reis) and that (Servatius) had exhausted the entire furniture budget allowance in the contract in just a few pieces of furniture.”

The lawsuit summarizes, “In short, (Servatius) completely disregarded the budgets prepared for the project, disre- garded protocols for approving interior design items, and absconded with items purchased using (Braverman/Reis’) credit cards for (Servatius) own use and benefit.

According to the suit, “Plaintiffs (Braverman and Reis) observed photographs on Defendants’ (Servatius) Instagram account that showed items purchased by Plaintiffs that were supposed to be included in the design of their home that were in Ms. Servatius’s home.”

Items the plaintiffs believe they paid for but were kept by the defendant include, “Mongolian lamb pillow cover… Raku hand knotted rug…Mara performance handwoven rug …Thaddeus marble rectangular console tab…Thaddeus marble side table…Truman Floor Lamps…Graydon Shagreen nesting tables…and a Parisian bar cart.”

As of the date they sued, Braverman and Reis say they “have spent over $6 million on the project,” which is incomplete and from which Servatius resigned on January 25, 2023.

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Beat the heat this summer at Wings Over the Rockies

Dates and details announced for Q3

Including Wings Newest Exhibit: Mission Aerospace

Wings Over the Rockies announced today its third quarter events schedule giving visitors an insight of what’s to come at both locations, so they can get the most fun out of their summer or perhaps add an aviation themed outing with friends and family. Some highlights include: National Aviation Day with fun family activities, Women and Girls in Aviation Day Cockpit Demo Days at the museum and monthly Breakfast Fly-Ins at Exploration of Flight. On Monday, 9/10 Grandparents receive free admission for National Grandparents Day.

Event dates and details are included below:

Upcoming Pay as You Wish & Free Admission Days for the following:

National Aviation Day: Pay As You Wish on Saturday, 8/19 at the Museum only

National Grandparents Day: Free Day for Grandparents on Monday, 9/10 at both locations

Cockpit Demo Days at Wings Museum: These are held the second Saturday of each month.

• 7/8 – Apollo Boilerplate; Paser-Bushby Mustang II; Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23; Martin EB57; North American F-86H Sabre

• 8/12 – LTV A7-DCorsair II; Convair F-102A Delta Dagger; General Dynamics FB-111A Aardvark; Kitty Hawk Flyer; Murray Model T helicopter

• 9/9 – Grumman EA-6B; Cessna O-2A Skymaster; Steen Skybolt; Flight for Life AS316/318 Alou-

ette III; Bartoe Aeromarine Skyote

Breakfast Fly-In: Visit Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight (Centennial location) the first Saturday of each month (*except where noted on the website) for breakfast with a view. Visitors can enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators.

Scheduled dates: 8/5 and 9/ 2 starting at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are required.

Aviation-Focused Weekend Showcases: Join Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight for an immersive way to learn about aviation. A great experience for the entire family and a whole lot of fun.

• 7/8 (10AM-2PM) RV & Experimental Aircraft Showcase

• 7/22 (10AM-2PM) Gliders/Tow Plane Showcase

• 7/29 (10AM-2PM ) Airport Operations Showcase

• 8/12 (10AM-2PM) Helicopter Showcase

• 8/26 (10AM-2PM) Varga and Unique Cars Showcase

• 8/31-9/4 History Comes to Life Showcase (Ford Tri-Motor & CAF C-47, “Thats All Brother”)

• 8/31 Media Flights Ford Tri-motor

• 9/1 Media Flight C-47

• 9/1-9/4 Open to the Public w/ flights available

• 9/9 (10Am-2PM) Yak Attack Showcase

• 9/23 (10AM-2PM) Women and Girls in Aviation Partnership Event

• 9/30 (10AM-2PM) Wings & Wheels Showcase

• Pioneers, Pacesetters and Possibilities - Colorado on the Aerospace Frontier: Coloradans have had a major impact across every aspect of aviation and space exploration.

Visit Colorado’s Official Air and Space Museum in the historic Lowry neighborhood to see the newest exhibit focusing on Colorado’s Pioneers, Pacesetters and Possibilities – open through 9/10.

New Exhibit: Mission Aerospace: Wings will welcome its newest exhibit Mission Aerospace where visitors will be able to explore the history of flight, navigation and NASA’s vision for the future. Experiment with thrust, lift, control surfaces and gyroscopes. Build rockets and paper airplanes, then test them for distance and air-dexterity. Launch your rocket to Saturn, your plane to Sydney, or your find work toward a career at NASA. Exhibit opens on 9/23.

Other Key Events in Q3: Hops in the Hangar: Will be held at Wings Museum on 8/5 –5:00-9:00 PM; including unlimited tastings featuring over 70 brews from 19 local Colorado breweries.

The Wings of Valor: Honoring Vietnam Air War Veterans will be held on 9/18 from 6:00-9:15 PM at Exploration of Flight. Wings in partnership with the United States Air Force Historical Foundation, is commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of Vietnam war with a spectacular aerial demonstration, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Special guests include the Vietnam Veterans, National Air Museums’ Airpower and Space History scholars and esteemed speaker Gen Ron R. Fogleman, USAF (Ret). Vietnam Helicopter Traveling Museum Exhibit: At Wings Museum on 9/16 – 9/18.

Please note: The Air & Space Museum in Denver is closed on 08/03, 08/10, 9/13, 9/26 and is closing early on 8/5 and on 09/03. Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport is closed on 07/15 and 08/19 for private events.