Northern District of Alabama

Alabama Federal Court Dismisses Civil Claims against Defense Contractor Owned by Eastern Band Cherokee

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Aquate II v. Myers (N.D. Ala.):

1 Complaint.pdfDownload
18 Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload
27 Opposition.pdfDownload
31 Reply.pdfDownload
39 DCT Order.pdfDownload

Federal Court Rejects Non-Indian Group’s Attempt to Take Advantage of IGRA

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Department of Texas Veterans v. Dorning (N.D. Ala.) — Dept of Texas Veterans v Dorning

The plaintiffs argued that they were “Class II” bingo under IGRA:

Plaintiff’s final argument is that it is entitled to summary judgment on the legality of its bingo games because the gaming system at issue is a “Class II” game under the Indian Gaming and Regulatory Act.138 See 25 U.S.C. § 2701 et seq. However, that Act applies only to the conduct of gambling operations on Indian reservations, see 25 U.S.C. § 2710, and it is undisputed that the Triana operation at issue is not located on Indian lands.139 Consequently, plaintiff’s argument does not merit further discussion.

PPI v. Kempthorne – Denial of Injunction against Seminole Hard Rock Bingo

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the order re: PPI’s request for an injunction in light of the Florida House v. Crist ruling. It was denied — once again, my favorite rule — Rule 19 — came into play. [Thanks to T.W.]

ppi-v-kempthorne-july-8-order

PPI’s complaint and request for an injunction is here.

gov-crist-opposition

federal-opposition

ppi-reply