JLLJ Development, LLC et al v. Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority

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Case Number:

1:20-cv-00231

Court:

Michigan Western

Nature of Suit:

Contract: Other

Judge:

Robert J. Jonker

Firms

  1. March 30, 2021

    Mich. Judge Nixes Casino Developers' Suit Against Tribe

    A Michigan federal judge has tossed a $9 million suit by two development companies against the gaming authority of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians over the planned construction of new casinos, finding that there's no federal question for the court to consider.

  2. June 05, 2020

    Developers Say Mich. Tribe Must Face Casino Contract Suit

    Two development companies suing the gaming authority of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians over the planned construction of new casinos told a Michigan federal court to ignore arguments from the tribe that it has sovereign immunity from the companies' claims for about $9 million, plus for future revenue from the projects.

  3. May 08, 2020

    Tribe's Gambling Arm Wants Out Of Casino Contracts Row

    The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians' gambling authority has urged a Michigan federal court to dismiss a lawsuit lodged by two development companies accusing it of breaching contracts related to the construction of two new casinos.

  4. March 17, 2020

    Michigan Tribe Accused Of Casino Contracts Breach

    The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians was sued in Michigan federal court Monday by two development companies accusing the tribe of breaching contracts related to the construction of two new casinos.