Here is the order in Timbisha Indian Tribe v. DOI (E.D. Cal.):
Eastern District of California
Big Sandy Rancheria v. Brownstone LLC — Contract Claim re: Gaming Management
Here is that opinion:
Clark v. Rolling Hills Casino — Immunity from Police Brutality Claim
Here are the materials:
Federal Court Declines to Dismiss Age Discrimination Complaint against Jackson Band Miwuk
Here are the materials in Colmar v. Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians (E.D. Cal.):
Federal Court Dismisses Tort Claim against Chukchansi
Here is the opinion in Merrill v. Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians (E.D. Cal.):
DCT Order Dismissing Merrill Complaint
Chukchansi had waived its immunity in tribal court, but not in federal or state courts.
Update in Kawaiisu Tribe NAGPRA Claim
Here is the recent order in Kawaissu Tribe v. Salazar (E.D. Cal.), dismissing most claims but allowing the nonrecognized tribe to amend its NAGPRA complaint:
Former Chukchansi (and GTB) Gaming Manager Indictment Survives Motion to Dismiss
Here is the order in United States v. Jeff Livingston (E.D. Cal.): DCT Order Denying Livingston Motion to Dismiss.
Here is the indictment.
Robinson v. U.S. — Easement Holder Challenge to Tribal Trust Lands Dismissed
Here are the materials:
DCT Order Dismissing Robinson Complaint
USA Motion to Dismiss Robinson Complaint
This case is on remand from the Ninth Circuit (materials here).
Federal Court Denies Interior’s Motion to Dismiss in Alturas Rancheria Demand for a 638 Contract
Apparently, Interior is unwilling to issue a 638 contract due to an ongoing tribal government dispute between factions, neither of whom might actually have control. Here are the materials in Alturas Indian Rancheria v. Salazar (E.D. Cal.):
Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Indictment of Former GTB Gaming CEO
Here is the order in United States v. Livingston (E.D. Cal.): DCT Order Denying Livingston Motion to Dismiss.
And we posted the indictment for theft from a tribal organization here.
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