The Truth
150 Locations & 50 National Partners
After acquiring 150 stores nationwide, State Storage has only encountered some minor disputes related to underperformance, mainly due to integrating new leaders to help drive growth. However, these issues represent less than 3% of our operations, and over the past three years, the only significant claims have come from Gorilla Holdings, which are largely considered frivolous.
6 of the 12 lawsuits have been filed by Jordan to defame us, the rest have been resolved.
When operating at a high capacity and closing over 150 locations in under 10 years disputes are bound to occur, how they are handled outlines the full picture.
Upstate Holdings Vs. Gator State Storage
Buyer and Seller dispute on 40MM portfolio - both parties satisfied and successfully closed. All matters resolved.
JHOG (Jordan's LLC) Vs. SSG ANG Equity Holdings
Another Jordan LLC against ANG and SSG for a property he failed to manage in Lubbock Texas. Filed in 2021 placed on hold for 5 years.
Backyard Storage Vs State Storage
Buyer and Seller dispute over 250K on 10MM facility - settled and closed. Both parties now actively working together daily within SSG.
C&S Endeavors VS Gator State Storage Port Richey
Escrow dispute from non-agreement on prorations.
Upstate Holdings (Jordan's LLC) VS Ang & SSG
Matter settled and closed. $2 awarded to Jordan and Upstate Holdings with 23K in legal costs.
Abacus Holdings Vs. State Storage Group
Partner dispute upon exiting. All partners have come to agreement terms, matter resolved and partners amicably parted ways less than 60 days from filing.
Too Big to Fail - Olympus Pools Implodes
James Staten responded to Hidalgo’s departure to investigative journalist Shannon Behnken in an email contradicting Hidalgo’s version of the story. Staten stated that Hidalgo was “never able to ‘buy’ even a portion of Olympus,” and said that, “there has been no ‘due diligence period’ and Mr. Hidalgo has failed to perform even his most basic obligations.”
Pinellas County Pool Contractor Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Pinellas County deputies arrested Jordan Hidalgo on a warrant issued by Pinellas County Consumer Protection Services. He now faces two feloncy charges.
In a Last attempt to defame success disgruntled expartners create Fraudulant Website
Gorilla Holdings
Fraudulent Activities Discovered
Within the State Storage Group, tensions rose when a partner named David Minor began to fall behind on nearly every obligation he had agreed to. What started as minor delays quickly turned into chronic non-performance. Materials went missing, revenue fell, timelines slipped without explanation, and David’s stories shifted each time the team pressed him for answers. As accountability tightened, David’s deflected responsibility by making accusations against the very people who had hired him. He claimed mismanagement, conspiracies, and mistreatment—none of which were supported by documents, witnesses, or facts. When the disputes spilled into legal, his pattern became even clearer. He failed to pay, he missed deadlines, and ignored required filings. One by one, judges issued default rulings against him. Each decision underscored the same conclusion: the accusations lacked merit, and his failures to perform were solely his own doing.
Regarding Management Decisions
The foreclosure action relating to the property located at 4700 Chancellor Street NE in St. Petersburg, Florida illustrates a pattern of poor business judgment and inadequate financial management by David Minor while acting in a role that affected the interests of the company and its members.
The loan secured against this property was a short-term construction and bridge loan in the amount of $210,492. The structure of the loan required regular interest payments during the term and full repayment of principal at maturity. Despite these clear obligations, the borrower defaulted on the payment due November 1, 2025 and all subsequent payments, resulting in the lender accelerating the debt and initiating foreclosure proceedings. The complaint now seeks recovery of the full principal balance together with accrued interest, late charges, and other fees.
The circumstances surrounding this default demonstrate a fundamental lack of prudent financial planning and operational discipline. Accepting a short-term balloon loan without a clear refinancing or repayment strategy is inconsistent with the responsible management expected in a commercial real estate and self-storage operation. Failing to maintain required payments under such an agreement further reflects poor oversight of the company’s financial obligations and exposes the business and its owners to unnecessary legal and financial risk.
A properly managed storage business requires disciplined cash-flow management, lender compliance, and timely servicing of debt. The foreclosure now filed against the property shows that these basic responsibilities were not met. This outcome has placed the asset, the company, and its members in jeopardy and created avoidable legal exposure and reputational harm.
Taken together with other documented decisions affecting the company’s operations and finances, this foreclosure reinforces the conclusion that David Minor did not demonstrate the level of judgment, financial stewardship, or operational competence required to responsibly manage a storage business on behalf of its owners. The resulting default and foreclosure are not simply isolated events but are indicative of broader deficiencies in management and decision-making that have materially harmed the company and its stakeholders.
Results in Minor Counter Sued
David Minor allegedly told one of our legacy business partners, Jayme Wait, that he could ‘hurt our position’ regarding Jordan’s claims, and his actions have contributed to complications in that matter. However, those actions led to defamation counterclaims being filed, and no default was issued.