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Originally Posted by Advogado
I agree with what you say, particularly the need for residents to try to stay informed on this new class-action lawsuit. I feel that the Daily Sun should be ashamed at its burying the story until now.
However, I want to point out that the first class-action lawsuit documents are a matter of public record. There have been frequent posts in this forum by members alleging that they have been sealed. This is simply not true. There is a link to information at poa4us.org. Villagers are not informed about it for two reasons: First, most are not particularly interested. Second, the Daily Sun has under-reported the story and the articles that have appeared have given the Developer's spin.
As to your concern about whether the $43 million settlement was enough to compensate Villagers for the damages they incurred from the Developer's actions, only time will tell. But so far, things seem to be working out okay. The one thing that is clear is that an additional $43 million, that without the first class-action lawsuit would have been in the Developer's pocket, is now available for amenities. We owe the plaintiffs a vote of thanks for that.
Likewise, information on the current class-action lawsuit is a matter of public record: https://www2.myfloridacounty.com/ccm...722f197914ea10
But to actually see the documents, it apparently is necessary to go to the court house since we are not going to get any real information from the Daily Sun. I am certain that somebody will bring this new lawsuit up at the POA meeting tomorrow night, and, hopefully, we will get some enlightenment there. Maybe we can ask the POA to publish a copy of the complaint and answer on its website, since few of us are inclined to make a trip to the courthouse to see them. |
Advogardo: You have a reasoned mind. I suspect and with good cause that there is more to all of this than meets the eye. However as I have repeatedly stated bottom line for me is we need to have the parties get to the store because these unsettled issues are well unsettling, distracting and just plain hurtful.
I can tell you that my questioning of the Amenities Lawsuit is done with knowledge of the nature lawsuit. If the Villages of Lake-Sumter, Inc first offered $43 million there was more to be had and a more experienced negotiator would have counter demanded. Enough said.
What has me baffled is where are the irate residents who marched to have the developer "tear down that wall "but remain silent concerning these legal disputes why are they not out with their protest signs, chants and talking to the local papers?