Texts with California Controller Betty Yee (Exhibit 4) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridge

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Exhibit 4 (Document 132-4) in Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD, filed May 7, 2021, is a log of text messages dated March 20 to March 27, 2020 between Betty Yee, who opens with the words State Controller, and a sender named John. The messages discuss offers of masks and testing kits, supply requests, and contacts with the Governor's office, the California Nurses Association and General Services. On March 23, 2020 Betty Yee writes that the prepayment process is in place. On March 27, 2020 John writes that a bank bounced a payment and proposes payment upon receipt, inspection and acceptance, and Betty Yee replies that there is a credibility issue to solve.

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Date
Status Message
Mar 20, 2020
Received John, State Controller Betty Yee here. Gov's office knows of
1:16:13 PM
your generous offer, and someone there will be calling you back
today. Lots of offers coming in, and they are managing. Thank
you! Be well, and stay healthy and safe.
Mar 20, 2020
Sent
Hi Betty! I'm available whenever you want to talk! Sorry been
1:16:43 PM
on the phone with our suppliers.
Mar 20, 2020
Sent
Same to you.
1:16:47 PM
Mar 20, 2020
Sent
Thanks again. We have 100mil 3m masks at the Port of long
1:17:34 PM
beach I can move to you guys today. Also we can get the state
any supplies they need. Easily. Thanks again!
Mar 20, 2020
Received John, not sure what Gov's folks are doing. Silent these last few
5:02:40 PM
hours. Can I connect you with CA Nurses Assoc? Many of their
members working without adequate protection.
Mar 20, 2020
Sent
Sure we can fill all of their requests. Thank you Betty!
5:17:41 PM
Mar 20, 2020
Received CNA rep calling me shortly.
5:34:17 PM
Mar 20, 2020
Sent
Ok thank you!
5:39:45 PM
Mar 20, 2020
Sent
We've almost sold all of this first shipment BUT we'll have
5:40:48 PM
100m units every week being delivered to long Beach. So we can
fill anything they need no problem.
Mar 20, 2020
Received Got it. Hospitals so damn bureaucratic re: central purchasing.
5:42:33 PM
Requests for surgical masks and hand sanitizer too, the latter
being stolen out of hospitals.
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Mar 20, 2020
Received Thought govt was bad
5:42:43 PM
Mar 20, 2020
Sent
Oh geez I'm sorry to hear that. Good news is we have all of that!
5:43:10 PM
Mar 20, 2020
Received Awesome. You are a godsend.
5:43:35 PM
Mar 20, 2020
Sent
4 my pleasure! This is important!
5:44:25 PM
Mar 20, 2020
Received Just got text from Gov's COS that OES supply task force has
6:36:02 PM
connected with you. True? I will continue to make
connections...needs will grow. Thank you, John.
Mar 20, 2020
Sent
Yes! We are sending them our product list now! Thanks so
7:03:25 PM
much. We can literally supply everyone.
Mar 20, 2020
Received John, will be connecting Stephanie Roberson with CA Nurses
7:33:12 PM
Association to you via text. She's been looking for N95s...Gov's
office slow to respond and she wants direct contact. OK to
connect the two of you via text tonight? Thank you.
Mar 20, 2020
Sent
Yes absolutely! I'm working 24/7. Thank
7:33:30 PM
Mar 21, 2020
Sent
Hi Betty, just to update you on the status of our talks with gov
11:16:40 AM
office: Last night I got a call from Abby Browning. She was
great. Connected me with bill Simonson who is the emergency
manager. Bill and I spoke at 8 p last night. He said great they
want our supplies. Asked for a supply list of what we can get
them and pricing. I sent. He confirmed receipt. I followed up this
morning with phone and email and haven't heard back yet.
Mar 21, 2020
Sent
Really want to know what they need...how much and by when so
11:17:51 AM
I can promise them the inventory. It's on a first come basis right
now and hard for me to hold but if the state says I need X
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amount now and X amount over the next x months I can
guarantee delivery, price and time.
Mar 21, 2020
Sent
Thank you so much for your help bird dogging this
11:18:07 AM
Mar 21, 2020
Received Got it. Will press Gov's folks. All OK with the nurses?
11:23:06 AM
Mar 21, 2020
Sent
Thanks! Yes Stephanie is making calls. No orders placed yet but
12:03:07 PM
she is engaged.
Mar 21, 2020
Received Any word yet from Gov's folks or Bill? I've been bugging chief
3:13:15 PM
of staff and others. Thank you.
Mar 21, 2020
Sent
Not a peep! They are killing me.
3:18:34 PM
Mar 21, 2020
Sent
We are delivering another 100m units of n95 mask and 500k
3:20:12 PM
covid19 at testing kits to Florida. Just came in. The other states
seems to move faster....no offense lol
Mar 21, 2020
Sent
And I live in calif! I want to keep these supplies here.
3:20:22 PM
Mar 21, 2020
Received No offense taken. Not sure what there is for Gov's folks to think
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about. I can cut checks quickly once orders made and invoiced.
Mar 21, 2020
Sent
Right. Thanks Betty. I'm about to unlock a bunch of us based
7:03:49 PM
manufacturers too so if we need made in America goods too. But
we can fill and need the state has immediately.
Mar 21, 2020
Sent
Still no word from bill. Just pinged him again.
7:04:01 PM
Mar 21, 2020
Received I pinged COS again just a while ago after Gov's press
7:09:18 PM
conference...no emphasis on supplies.
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Mar 21, 2020
Sent
Hmmm ok. Well thanks for pushing.
7:12:23 PM
Mar 21, 2020
Received Did you see this, John? Governor Newsom Takes Action to
10:18:30 PM
Strengthen California's Health Care Delivery System to Respond
to COVID-191California Governor
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/03/21/governor-newsom-takes-
action-to-strengthen-californias-health-care-delivery-system-to-
respond-to-covid-19/
Mar 21, 2020
Received Not nearly enough supplies for the growing need.
10:19:40 PM
Mar 21, 2020
Sent
I had a conversation with a chief from a hospital in Tennessee
10:25:23 PM
today. It was terribly sad. She was pleading for supplies and said
all of the nurses are wearing trash bags because they can't get
supplies. Nurses get sick, can't work and then the patients won't
receive treatment and so on.... I'm afraid we might get like that
here in California.
Mar 21, 2020
11:14:40 PM
Received I will keep pushing. Maybe if the CNA orders from you out of
concerns including what you note here, Gov's office will follow
suit. I will keep pushing. Will ping Stephanie in the morning.
Have a good night. Thank you for everything you are doing. You
are saving lives.
Mar 22, 2020
Received Just shared this with Stephanie. Thank you, John.
10:03:25 AM
Mar 22, 2020
Sent
No problem
10:03:56 AM
Mar 22, 2020
Sent
Hi Betty just in case you missed it. Most folks think supply runs
7:18:28 PM
out in 10 days. My challenge won't be supply it'll be shipping
and delivery because that will be backed up. Sooner I can get
orders moving Incan beat the rush.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/coronavirus-york-warns-major-
shortages-203005060.html
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Received Thank you, John. Still nothing from Gov's team? Thank you.
7:40:34 PM
Mar 22, 2020
Sent
Ok I just noticed I missed a call from a Michael with general
7:44:43 PM
services two hours ago! Shoot I didn't see the call. Called and
texted him just now. Left voicemail
Mar 22, 2020
Sent
Dangit. I will chase him first thing.
7:45:02 PM
Mar 22, 2020
Sent
I just sent this followup text
7:45:13 PM
Mar 22, 2020
Received Good. Glad DGS is reaching out.
7:46:35 PM
Mar 22, 2020
Sent
I assume they are the deciders?
7:46:46 PM
Mar 22, 2020
Received They handle State procurement for all agencies.
7:51:13 PM
Mar 22, 2020
Sent
I understand. Ok I WILL track him down.
7:54:49 PM
Mar 22, 2020
Sent
I'm texting with Michael now!
8:34:10 PM
Mar 22, 2020
Received Without invoking my name, ask him if there is anything that can
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be done to authorize pre-payment. "Can't OES or the Controller
figure out a way for prepayment to happen in an emergency?"
BTW, what is Michael's full name and position? Thanks.
Mar 22, 2020
Sent
Absolutely I will. We are also supposed to speak at 8a tomorrow.
10:57:15 PM
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Mar 22, 2020
Sent
Don't know Michael's name. He didn't tell me lol. I'll find out
10:57:37 PM
tomorrow.
Mar 22, 2020
Received I will get my folks working on how to facilitate prepayment.
11:06:48 PM
Thank you, John. Get some rest.
Mar 22, 2020
Sent
Ok same. It's going to be a long week and we've got a lot of
11:09:21 PM
work to do. We'll figure this out. Thank you again.
Mar 23, 2020
Received John, in mtg with my staff fir next 1.5 hours. Sorry to miss your
8:41:41 AM
call. Can you text me? Thanks.
Mar 23, 2020
Received My legal team is looking at this now. Will call when done with
8:50:22 AM
my mtg or text if I have news. Thank you.
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
Ok that's great. Thanks. Sorry to push but I don't want to be able
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to take the order and then tell you it's 3 weeks delayed!
Mar 23, 2020
Received You are not pushing...we are in a f...ing crisis! Prepayment is not
9:01:37 AM
a problem for my office under the emergency declaration. I just
directed my COS to call the DGS Director.
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
Omg! Yes!
9:08:40 AM
Mar 23, 2020
Received Prepayment process in place. Out of curiosity, where did your
1:54:36 PM
stock on Friday go in FL? Hospitals? State of FL? Thank you,
John.
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
Hi Betty sorry for the delay. They went to hospitals and a private
4:13:10 PM
buyer. I can't go into any more detail as I have nda's with all of
them. Good news is we have plenty of supply! I even have n95
make made just for kids.
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
Btw haven't heard back from Michael at general services
4:13:24 PM
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Received The orders are being run through General Services but I believe
4:17:03 PM
initiated by OES. Call Bill Simonson and Michael back. I am not
sure how orders are being decided. Hope CA gets on it now.
Thank you.
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
Right. I spoke with bill and he said "mikey" is in charge.
4:21:11 PM
Michael hasn't responded. I'll continue to needle him every hour.
Mar 23, 2020
Received I am so sorry you are getting a bit of a runaroun
4:28:32 PM
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
It's ok. Since I live here in Pasadena I want the inventory to go
4:29:16 PM
here!
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
Fyi just sent over our sales sheet to Michael Won't.
6:46:57 PM
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
Wong
6:47:00 PM
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
Baby steps forward. I mentioned that we should do a rolling PO
6:47:37 PM
which basically is a line of credit they can order against that
refills. So this locks in their orders going forward
Mar 23, 2020
Received OK...at least some movement. Thank you, John.
8:58:41 PM
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
Here's the kicker....I told Michael I just got a text from my lead
9:48:09 PM
supplier
we have about 9 hours to lock up their 100mi1 n95
mask production is going to the UK and it'll be a delay then to
get more masks. So I highly urged Michael to place the
order....only need a small deposit to hold them all.
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
I do hope he moves quickly!
9:48:16 PM
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Mar 23, 2020
Sent
I can source masks elsewhere but inventory shuffles around so
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quickly. I know Calif needs the masks over time so they need to
just lock it up!
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
Lastly, I sad the list of vendors Calif is talking to....none of them
9:50:29 PM
have inventory. I know because they are all asking me for
product.
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
Saw...not sad
9:50:35 PM
Mar 23, 2020
Received I will ping Gov's office. Thanks, John.
10:00:48 PM
Mar 23, 2020
Sent
Thanks. I think they'll miss their window. It's ok I will plug them
11:10:24 PM
in elsewhere. Michael has been texting with me about doing a
deposit to lock down the big order. This is good!
Mar 23, 2020
Received Great about Michael. I texted Gov's person that we had until 6
11:33:51 PM
a.m. I hope to awake to good news.
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
Thank you! Me too.
1:26:27 AM
Mar 24, 2020
Received Ugh...not easy. Once Michael makes the order and contacts my
6:14:14 AM
staff, we can process payment. Thank you.
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
Also for what it's worth my favorite supplier is a dual American
2:13:26 PM
Chinese citizen. He happens to live here in Pasadena too (he's
currently stuck in china during the lock down)! Great guy I've
known for years and years. He really wants to bring his supplies
here too. Fyi haven't heard from Dan yet.
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
Making progress....Michael wong just texted me about my
4:05:18 PM
capacity for the n95 masks now and for the next 30 days. Then
he asked if we would be paid or wire it to china. I explained my
company cages the money then handles everything -
manufacturer payment, shipping, customs etc. I think Michael
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felt better knowing we are an American company. Then he sent
us payee data record form to payout so he can pay us
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
Also I haven't told him yet but here's what if be willing to do just
4:06:19 PM
to ease everyone's concerns: we'll do this as an open book deal if
he wants so he can see my costs, my markup and everything. So
they know I'm not going.
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
Gouging
4:06:22 PM
Mar 24, 2020
Received Some progress. Offer the open book only if you need to. If you
4:22:33 PM
share info with State, it may be become a matter of public record
and make headlines. If this is proprietary info, keep it that way.
Thank you for your patience, John.
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
Ahh yes you're totally right. Thank you. Ok I'll let you know as
4:39:14 PM
this evolves
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
We might close this tonight!
5:00:33 PM
Mar 24, 2020
Received Let me know. Virtual drinks on me for your patience, John!
5:06:16 PM
Thank you for not giving up on California!
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
My pleasure. It was team work! Thank you!
7:15:24 PM
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
Looks like we are going to get this done!
7:15:38 PM
Mar 24, 2020
Received What am I looking at here? Anything after 4:51 p.m.? Thank
9:39:07 PM
you.
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
Oh sorry Michael said he'll wire the money (or you will I
9:39:46 PM
suppose) first thing in the morning for their first order of 100
Mill n95 masks!
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Mar 24, 2020
Received Got it! Mazel tov!
10:03:33 PM
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
66
10:09:33 PM
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/24/scramble-
10:15:55 PM
medical-equipment-descends-into-chaos-us-states-hospitals-
compete-rare-supplies/
Mar 24, 2020
Sent
It's ugly out there. Glad Calif will be getting all the supplies they
10:16:09 PM
need now!
Mar 24, 2020
Received You are a blessing, John Thomas, to help and guide CA through
11:29:29 PM
this chaos. Just saw the deal on the stimulus package...could not
come soon enough for workers, businesses, does, nurses,
hospitals, and states. Just in time as the peak of the pandemic
approaches. Thank you!
Mar 25, 2020
Received Thank you, thank you, thank you!
7:24:14 AM
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
My pleasure! I just needed to know Calif could order our stuff,
7:25:21 AM
now I will try to get them everything!
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
I'll keep you in the loop today as we MUST get this done. We
8:47:01 AM
basically have five hours before the wire cutoff. We'll all need to
push to get it done.
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
I've messaged Michael wong but haven't heard back yet. Come
8:47:19 AM
9a I'm going to be all over him.
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
Betty, I bet I can beat these guys on price. Can you find out what
10:53:27 AM
they are paying? Maybe that's how we get in? Or split the deal? I
do 50mi1 units and they do half? I know these guys won't deliver.
And you won't know for 30 days and then we won't be able to
get inventory
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Mar 25, 2020
Sent
11:04:14 AM
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
What's going on? Also call me about the other bidders
11:04:24 AM
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
We are back in this ...
12:11:30 PM
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
I'll call you soon
12:11:33 PM
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
We are back in this I think. Working on wiring now....
12:28:16 PM
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
Just in. Don't know if this is us or the other vendor
1:21:58 PM
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
Just so you are in the loop. He said he's waiting for for/sco.
1:38:01 PM
Mar 25, 2020
Received OK, my staff is walking a warrant over to the Treasurer now for
1:59:57 PM
wiring before 2:00 p.m. My Counsel just let me know...I have no
other details as I am doing online interviews right now. Let me
know if wiring is to you. Thanks.
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
Great thank you! I just sent over invoice to Michael
2:05:00 PM
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
It's in process! Hooray! Thank you! Wire cutoff was missed but
3:26:10 PM
Michael sent me an email saying wire has been initiated.
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
We are also sending Michael additional capacity for other items
3:26:43 PM
like gloves and gowns as he said he needs those immediately.
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
Thank you again!
3:26:47 PM
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Mar 25, 2020
Received We sat ready while DGS took their f...ing time. They missed the
3:38:05 PM
deadline. Sorry about that. At least it's been executed.
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
I know. Now I'm telling the manufacturers to take my word to sit
3:41:31 PM
tight. It's really hard. Michael said he'd get me some official
paperwork showing it has been done.
Mar 25, 2020
Sent
Lastly, Abby sent me other supplies Calif need. I told her I could
11:33:05 PM
get all of those quickly standing on my head. Truly. Easy. Then
Dan asked me if I could find 3ply masks. I can and I told him I'd
get him way lower prices than he's received in bids so far. I will
get him one hell of a deal for the next order. Ok that's the update
for tonight. Thanks again.
Mar 26, 2020
3:42:03 AM
Received John, I am sorry about all this extra work. It is above and
beyond. On a positive note, Dan now knows you and your
integrity that hopefully now opens the door for smoother
transactions going forward. I will see to it that the wire happens
first thing this morning. Dan and his team seem to forget that the
Governor's emergency declaration waived contract code
requirements so transactions can happen quickly. Thank you for
pulling out all the stops and more, John. We'll speak later.
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
Thanks Betty and I totally agree. I'll make sure to stay in touch
6:49:48 AM
with our bank for the wire so I can start this process immediately

and lock down The inventory.
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
Hi Betty, just a check in to make sure your shop presses the
7:48:35 AM
button at 8am. I've got my manufacturers on standby and truly
cannot hold them off for much longer. Thank you again!
Mar 26, 2020
Received Green light!
7:59:14 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
Yes! When should I expect the wire?
7:59:26 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Received 8:00 a.m.
7:59:41 AM
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Mar 26, 2020
Sent
Truthfully I'm going to lose my place in line and inventory soon.
7:59:44 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
Ok thank you.
7:59:47 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Received I know you are holding on to inventory for CA. Let me know
8:02:54 AM
when all OK. Thanks.
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
Thank you again. Nothing has arrived so far. I have a staffer on
8:09:51 AM
the phone with our bank. I'll let you know the second we see it
Mar 26, 2020
Received It's a go.
8:14:05 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
k I'll let you know the second we see it
8:14:28 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Received Sorry...in a Zoom mtg.
8:14:28 AM
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Sent
No problem!
8:14:33 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
Nothing yet....
8:37:38 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Received Sent. Waiting for confirmation from your bank.
8:50:28 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
K I'm on the line with the bank
8:50:55 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
We got it!!! Thank you!!!!
9:20:08 AM
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Mar 26, 2020
Sent
Ok im moving at light speed and will send you progress updates
9:20:25 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
Thank you!
9:20:29 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Received Thank YOU!
9:21:25 AM
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
It's my honor! I'm so proud to be doing this for our state. Ok
9:25:09 AM
gotta get to work. Thanks again. I'll keep you in the loop.
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
Moving product now....woohoo. I'm trying to get pies for you
10:55:39 AM
too.
Mar 26, 2020
Received Yes! Doing interviews most of the day, so can't pick up. Happy
11:11:39 AM
things are moving. Thank you!
Mar 26, 2020
Received National Cathedral, Nasdaq, Businesses and Unions Locate
1:35:34 PM
Troves of N95
Masksi,https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/26/us/national-
cathedral-masks-donation-coronavirus.html
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
This is great news. I bet you those models are not state approved.
1:38:56 PM
But still great product. The state has very rigid model guidelines
which is fine, just harder to procure.
Mar 26, 2020
Sent
Hi Betty, sorry to bug you but I have an issue that I need your
3:30:35 PM
help with. Can you call me when you have a moment?
Mar 27, 2020
Sent
Hi Betty , I'm sure you heard about my bank bouncing payment
8:05:08 AM
hours after it went through. Unbelievable. However, I've come
up with a work around for the product I have in route. Just to
keep you in the loop here's what I'm trying to get of Dan Kim
about. I can take payment upon receipt, inspection and
acceptance for each delivery. This should make the state feel
comfortable.
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8:50:32 AM
Received John, please communicate with Dan directly. And please cease
to keep me in the loop; it is not helpful. I am sure if he takes
your call, he will rightfully ask why you required prepayment of
the State but now can take payment upon receipt and inspection.
You have a credibility issue now that you need to solve. Good
luck.
Mar 27, 2020
Sent
Ok thank you.
8:50:51 AM
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