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Donald Bren Publicly Disowns Son Accused of $2 Million 'Bunker' Club Scam

Court filings describe a luxury club pitch that plaintiffs say never existed, costing them six‑figure sums.

Overview

  • A spokesperson for Donald Bren said, “We do not have a personal or business relationship with this individual.”
  • At least four civil suits accuse David Bren of fabricating an ultra‑luxury members club and misappropriating roughly $2–2.6 million, with some judgments reported.
  • Investor materials touted $14,500‑a‑month access to Ferraris, Bugattis and Porsches and referenced a planned base at Mr. C’s Beverly Hills Hotel tied to a proposed $90 million purchase.
  • Pitch decks listed Mark Cuban, Larry Ellison, August Getty and Kristaps Porziņģis as founding members, a detail investors say bolstered credibility.
  • Alleged losses date to 2020–2022, one prominent backer died by suicide in 2022 per officials, and no criminal charges have been announced.