Hunter declines comment to KXAN camera

AUSTIN (KXAN) - With many My Town Media employees still waiting for paychecks, CEO Christian Hunter declined comment Monday morning to an Austin News crew who asked him about the company’s status.

Hunter was at the Travis County Justice Complex to ask for a restraining order against Bank of America which was seeking to foreclose on his $2 million home in the Rob Roy subdivision.

As they left the courtroom, Hunter’s attorney Lynn Saarinen told KXAN that the issue had been resolved, but would not speak about My Town Media.

“He was here because a property tax loan put him in default of his mortgage and we have resolved everything,” said Saarinen. “We are focused on this hearing today and that is where our focus is.”

When asked if he had anything to say to My Town Media employees, Hunter’s only comment was “Not at this time.”

Hunter remained silent when asked about a Department of Labor investigation and payroll records which a spokesperson says have been seized.

Bank of America was seeking foreclosure after claiming Hunter was past due $14,000.

The Texas Workforce Commission says they have received 46 claims against My Town Media and have completed investigation on 28 of them.

In those cases, it was determined employees are owed more than $34,000 in wages collectively.

TWC says notices were sent last week to Hunter informing him of the obligation to pay those wages or face possible liens against accounts.