A prominent businessman and philanthropist has filed a lawsuit alleging one of the most audacious cases of embezzlement by a trusted employee. Roger L. Evans, acting individually and as Trustee of The Roger L. Evans Revocable Trust, filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento on November 7, 2025, against his former personal administrative assistant, Lizbeth Guadalupe Gonzalez Sherman.
The complaint details how Lizbeth Sherman allegedly exploited her position over several years to embezzle millions from Evans’ accounts. Employed by Evans for approximately 15 years, Sherman was entrusted with significant financial responsibilities including managing expenses for Evans and his family. According to the filing, Sherman used this access to divert funds for her personal use and that of others, funding an extravagant lifestyle beyond her means. The plaintiff accuses Sherman of multiple violations including fraud, civil theft under California Penal Code § 496(c), conversion, financial elder abuse, unjust enrichment, aiding and abetting fraud and conspiracy to commit these acts.
Evans discovered the alleged embezzlement in September 2025 when he realized that substantial sums had been misappropriated from his accounts. The complaint states that Sherman quickly resigned upon learning her scheme had been uncovered. Evans seeks compensatory damages to recover the stolen funds along with statutory and punitive damages as allowed under California law. Additionally, he demands restitution and disgorgement from any third parties who may have been complicit in or benefited from Sherman’s actions.
The legal action also targets up to 150 unnamed defendants referred to as “Does,” believed to have assisted or conspired with Sherman in her fraudulent activities. These individuals are accused of aiding and abetting Sherman’s misconduct by facilitating the concealment or transfer of stolen funds. The lawsuit requests a jury trial and seeks various forms of relief including injunctions preventing further dissipation or misuse of assets linked to the alleged embezzlement.
Representing Roger L. Evans is Loeb & Loeb LLP with attorneys Michael Donner and Arthur D. Fels leading the case. The case is presided over by Judge S. Decker under Case No: 2StwOo2e1OB.
Source: 25CV027106_Roger_Evans_v_Lizbeth_Guadalupe _Complaint_County_of_Sacramento_California.pdf
