Monday, February 21, 2005
Judge tosses Catawba lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed the Catawba Indian Nation's lawsuit seeking to affirm its right to offer video gambling on its York County reservation, The (Rock Hill) Herald reported Saturday.
The Catawbas had filed the lawsuit as a way to pressure state and local officials to let the tribe open a 24-hour, high-stakes bingo hall off Interstate 95 in Santee.
"We're assessing what avenues to take," said the tribe's attorney, Jay Bender, whose clients in other matters have included The T&D.
"With the General Assembly back in session, a legislative option is a possibility. Litigation also is a possibility," Bender said.
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A federal judge has dismissed the Catawba Indian Nation's lawsuit seeking to affirm its right to offer video gambling on its York County reservation, The (Rock Hill) Herald reported Saturday.
The Catawbas had filed the lawsuit as a way to pressure state and local officials to let the tribe open a 24-hour, high-stakes bingo hall off Interstate 95 in Santee.
"We're assessing what avenues to take," said the tribe's attorney, Jay Bender, whose clients in other matters have included The T&D.
"With the General Assembly back in session, a legislative option is a possibility. Litigation also is a possibility," Bender said.
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