[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by dillywho

I just reread yesterday's article. According to it, Mr. McDaniel was quoted as saying that ...."going back for almost eight years, we've tried to offer reasonable accommodations to these folks, including hearing interpreters and assisted hearing devices for any class they wished to attend. No matter what we offered to meet their special needs, it was never enough."

The suit was filed three years ago, not eight. Maybe it is just now being brought to everyone because of the decision to close. It could be that, instead of trying to "conceal" something, it was hoped that the matter could be resolved to the satisfaction of all. Apparently, the outcome has turned out to be just the opposite.

All in all, such a shame. If what he said is true about the last almost eight years, then it was truly not the lack of accommodation, but something else. I cannot for the life of me, understand why those 32 involved cannot do some accommodating, as well.

It was never enough because there was no money involved. Lawyers are not going to take cases on a contingency basis unless there is a chance of damages being rewarded.

Don't let anyone fool you. This is about money. It may even be that many of the plaintiffs are not interested in money, but lawyers are not going to allow a settlement where they don't get paid.

I applaud The Villages for not caving in to this kind of extortion. Once it's seen that they are willing to do this, the suit will go away, the lawyers will lick their wounds and cut their losses.