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Notice (2021-05-07) — Blue Flame Medical LLC v. Chain Bridge Bank, N.A., et al., No. 1:20-cv-00658

Factual Summary

At the top of the chain, Gula forwards the thread to Thomas and Bearman at 10:56 AM March 26 with a single reaction: "OMG….john !" — responding to Brough's 1:56 PM (Eastern) message immediately below it: "We received official notice from the sending bank to return the wire. Please resolve directly with the state of California." The remainder of the chain reproduces the March 25 evening exchange already documented from Chain Bridge's side (Exhibit 48): Evinger's 5:17 PM introduction, Gula's 5:42 PM status inquiry, Evinger's 6:04 PM "Nothing received. Fed closes at 6:00 EST," Brough's 6:17 PM question about fees paid to China, and Gula's 6:18 PM answer, "no, we have not sent the money to china but when we do this is where we are sending it."

Key Facts

  • Gula's own contemporaneous reaction to learning of the return ("OMG….john !") is new to this docket's reviewed material — the only Blue Flame-side emotional reaction to the return notice captured in writing to date.
  • Brough's return notice here ("official notice from the sending bank to return the wire") is time-stamped 1:56 PM, roughly 20 minutes after his 1:34 PM message in Exhibit 59 and 29 minutes after his 1:27 PM "hold him off" instruction — placing this notice within the same short window already documented from the bank's internal side.
  • The underlying March 25 Contact Info messages duplicate content already reviewed in Exhibit 48 (same messages, different Bates lineage: BFM000074101-06 here vs. Chain Bridge's CBB-prefixed copies there), confirming both sides produced the same thread.
  • Blue Flame's copy was printed from Gmail on April 19, 2020, nearly a month after the events, for litigation purposes.

Source Caveats

  • Printed from Gmail on April 19, 2020, roughly a month after the underlying events; the print date does not affect the message timestamps embedded within.
  • Gula's "OMG….john !" reaction is reproduced exactly as written and is not interpreted beyond its plain text.
Date
2021-05-07

Full text

EXHIBIT 71
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4/19/2020
blueflame.agency Mail - FW: Contact Info
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=1034b8e8a0&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1662250275373924296&simpl=msg-f%3A16622502753…
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John Thomas <john@blueflame.agency>
FW: Contact Info
Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>
Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 10:56 AM
To: John Thomas <John@blueflame.agency>, Ethan Bearman <ethan@thebearmanfirm.com>
OMG….john !
From: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 1:56 PM
To: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>; David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Contact Info
Mike,
We received official notice from the sending bank to return the wire.  Please resolve directly with the state of California.
John
John J. Brough
Chief Executive Officer
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-7384    Direct
(703) 748-2005    Main
(703) 216-5477    Cell
(703) 748-2007    Fax
1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
www.chainbridgebank.com
From: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 1:34 PM
Gmail
BFM000074101
CONFIDENTIAL
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Plaintiff's
Trial Exhibit
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4/19/2020
blueflame.agency Mail - FW: Contact Info
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=1034b8e8a0&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1662250275373924296&simpl=msg-f%3A16622502753…
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To: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>; David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Contact Info
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
can someone call me asap please
202.713.8608
From: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6:25 PM
To: 'Mike Gula' <mike@blueflame.agency>; David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Contact Info
Thank you.
John J. Brough
Chief Executive Officer
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-7384    Direct
(703) 748-2005    Main
(703) 216-5477    Cell
(703) 748-2007    Fax
1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
www.chainbridgebank.com
From: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6:18 PM
To: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>; David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Contact Info
BFM000074102
CONFIDENTIAL
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4/19/2020
blueflame.agency Mail - FW: Contact Info
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=1034b8e8a0&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1662250275373924296&simpl=msg-f%3A16622502753…
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CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
no, we have not sent the money to china but when we do this is where we are sending it. please let
me know if you have any questions
From: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6:17 PM
To: 'Mike Gula' <mike@blueflame.agency>; David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Contact Info
Mike,
Just one question.  Did you send any money to China or others as a “fee” for these transactions?
John
John J. Brough
Chief Executive Officer
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-7384    Direct
(703) 748-2005    Main
(703) 216-5477    Cell
(703) 748-2007    Fax
1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
www.chainbridgebank.com
From: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6:10 PM
To: David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
BFM000074103
CONFIDENTIAL
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4/19/2020
blueflame.agency Mail - FW: Contact Info
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=1034b8e8a0&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1662250275373924296&simpl=msg-f%3A16622502753…
4/6
Cc: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Contact Info
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
ok, thank you
From: David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6:04 PM
To: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>
Cc: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Contact Info
Nothing received.  Fed closes at 6:00 EST for all processing.
David M. Evinger
President & Chief Credit Officer
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-7389    Direct
(703) 593-1672    Cell
From: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:42 PM
To: David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Cc: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Contact Info
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
can you check on your end about the wire. my partner was with the CA percurrent officer when he
hit send
thanks so much
BFM000074104
CONFIDENTIAL
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4/19/2020
blueflame.agency Mail - FW: Contact Info
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=1034b8e8a0&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1662250275373924296&simpl=msg-f%3A16622502753…
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From: David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:17 PM
To: mike@blueflame.agency
Cc: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: Contact Info
Mike:
Thank you for taking our call.  We look forward to receiving your information related to these contracts.  My colleague
John is copied on this email.
Best regards,
David M. Evinger
President & Chief Credit Officer
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
NMLS #: 405543 (Lender)
NMLS #: 407879 (Individual)
(703) 748-7389    Direct
(703) 748-2005    Main
(703) 593-1672    Cell
(703) 748-2007    Fax
1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
chainbridgebank.com
Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and
confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying
of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.
Security Notice: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. will never solicit personal or confidential information (such as passwords,
PINs, social security numbers, account numbers, debit or credit card numbers) through e-mail. If you receive a
suspicious email claiming to be from Chain Bridge Bank please do not reply, click on any links, or open any
BFM000074105
CONFIDENTIAL
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4/19/2020
blueflame.agency Mail - FW: Contact Info
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=1034b8e8a0&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1662250275373924296&simpl=msg-f%3A16622502753…
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attachments. Instead, report the suspicious email to reportphishing@chainbridgebank.com or through our website
immediately. Visit https://www.chainbridgebank.com/security-center for ways to help protect yourself online.
Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and
confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying
of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.
Security Notice: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. will never solicit personal or confidential information (such as passwords,
PINs, social security numbers, account numbers, debit or credit card numbers) through e-mail. If you receive a
suspicious email claiming to be from Chain Bridge Bank please do not reply, click on any links, or open any
attachments. Instead, report the suspicious email to reportphishing@chainbridgebank.com or through our website
immediately. Visit https://www.chainbridgebank.com/security-center for ways to help protect yourself online.
Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and
confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying
of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.
Security Notice: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. will never solicit personal or confidential information (such as passwords,
PINs, social security numbers, account numbers, debit or credit card numbers) through e-mail. If you receive a
suspicious email claiming to be from Chain Bridge Bank please do not reply, click on any links, or open any
attachments. Instead, report the suspicious email to reportphishing@chainbridgebank.com or through our website
immediately. Visit https://www.chainbridgebank.com/security-center for ways to help protect yourself online.
Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and
confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying
of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.
Security Notice: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. will never solicit personal or confidential information (such as passwords,
PINs, social security numbers, account numbers, debit or credit card numbers) through e-mail. If you receive a
suspicious email claiming to be from Chain Bridge Bank please do not reply, click on any links, or open any
attachments. Instead, report the suspicious email to reportphishing@chainbridgebank.com or through our website
immediately. Visit https://www.chainbridgebank.com/security-center for ways to help protect yourself online.
Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and
confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying
of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.
Security Notice: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. will never solicit personal or confidential information (such as passwords,
PINs, social security numbers, account numbers, debit or credit card numbers) through e-mail. If you receive a
suspicious email claiming to be from Chain Bridge Bank please do not reply, click on any links, or open any
attachments. Instead, report the suspicious email to reportphishing@chainbridgebank.com or through our website
immediately. Visit https://www.chainbridgebank.com/security-center for ways to help protect yourself online.
BFM000074106
CONFIDENTIAL
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  1. California Officials Email on Call with Bank (Exhibit 66) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  2. Blue Flame v. Chain Bridge — California DGS Email Among Officials on Masks (Exhibit 77)same docket · 2021-05-07
  3. Bank Email Ordering No Client Contact on Wire (Exhibit 61) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  4. Blue Flame v. Chain Bridge — Bank Email on Handling $450M Wire (Exhibit 59)same docket · 2021-05-07
  5. Thomas Email Introducing Attorney for Wire (Exhibit 57) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  6. Exhibit (2021-05-07) — Blue Flame Medical LLC v. Chain Bridge Bank, N.A., et al., No. 1:20-cv-00658 (2021-05-07)same docket · 2021-05-07
  7. Bearman Email on $22.68M Wire to Suuchi Inc. (Exhibit 56) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  8. have access to in order to capitalize on the medical community’s urgent needssame docket · 2021-05-07
  9. Bank Email on $22.68M Outbound Wires (Exhibit 55) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  10. Highly Confidential Pursuant To Protective Ordersame docket · 2021-05-07
  11. Bank Email with Wire Request Form (Exhibit 54) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  12. It has been a few crazy weeks as we build this cross-border foundationsame docket · 2021-05-07
  13. Bank Email Confirming Wire Received (Exhibit 48) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  14. letter of May 18, 2020. We thank you and your staff for the courtesy of extending until todaysame docket · 2021-05-07
  15. Medical LLC’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgmentsame docket · 2021-05-07
  16. Texts with California Controller Betty Yee (Exhibit 4) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  17. Mike and I talked about preparing ICS agreements just in case it comes in and he and Maria are taking care of that insame docket · 2021-05-07
  18. Gula Email with Controller Wire Screenshot (Exhibit 38) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  19. Blue Flame v. Chain Bridge — Mike Gula Email on China Wire Instructions (Exhibit 37)same docket · 2021-05-07
  20. • New pricing bas increased over 30% bul we will honor our prior price for this first ordersame docket · 2021-05-07

Part of: E.D. Va., CourtListener docket 477405 · Other pandemic litigation · Notices · Federal court dockets (PACER) · 2021 · Source documents

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