Gill said he had disclosed his DUI conviction to both SDCCU and Cal Coast prior to the merger agreement and that the issue had been resolved at the time. Cal Coast disputes this, and the matter is now in the hands of the court.

Overall, the merger between California Coast Credit Union and San Diego County Credit Union has turned into a legal battle due to governance and compliance concerns. SDCCU raised issues such as marketing in Spanish without proper disclosures, approval of auto loans based on alternative credit scores, and improper handling of laptop and QCash loans. The proposed merger, which would have created a $13.5 billion powerhouse, is now at risk as the two credit unions face off in court over leadership and compliance issues. California Coast Credit Union CEO, Todd Lane, faces scrutiny for alleged domineering behavior. SDCCU proposes leadership change to improve governance. Cal Coast sues SDCCU to push through merger, employing $3,000/hour law firm. Saga may continue, impacting depositors. Cal Coast’s transformation into a larger institution faces increased corporate governance scrutiny.

Read more at finance.yahoo.com: Corporate Governance Turned Asunder at Cal Coast Credit Union