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n San Jose, a family feud over an auto‑body shop ended with a $14.5 million sale of the 1655 Little Orchard St. property. An affiliate of Menlo Park‑based Spieker Investments purchased the industrial‑commercial building, as recorded on Oct. 29 with the Santa Clara County Recorder. The sellers were trusts belonging to Ninos, Souzi, Zhaklin, and the late Freidrik Ternian. Nevin Spieker, the firm’s founder, headed the buying affiliate.

    The dispute centers on Arseen Auto Body, owned 50‑50 by Ninos and Freidrik. Freidrik sued, claiming Ninos diverted shop funds for personal gain. Ninos retaliated, alleging Freidrik’s misconduct caused financial losses. The lawsuit notes that Freidrik died in late 2023, a fact recorded in a Jan. 2024 filing.

    Spieker Investments, established in 2008, holds a portfolio of office, commercial, and industrial properties across the Bay Area—including San Jose, Oakland, Hayward, Pleasanton, Union City, Palo Alto, Campbell, Redwood City, and Mountain View.