RUSTON LOSES

Pierce County Superior court department 5 room 2C Judge Vicki L. Hogan presiding:

In a nutshell this is disastrous for the Town of Ruston:

TOWN OF RUSTON
08-2-10459-7
DEF
STEVE FABRE VS. TOWN OF RUSTON
07/18/08

Joan Mell, attorney for Point Defiance Cafe and Casino
David Britton, attorney for the Town of Ruston
John Robson, attorney for shareholders Point Defiance Cafe and Casino

will go to trial. Both SUMMARY JUDGMENTS denied. Ruston Town Attorney David Britton looks stunned. Judge admonishes no more hearsay you must produce live witnesses. Dan and the gang get ready. Unfortunately Ruston looks finished. In my judgment that was the desired result. They either settle or face huge court costs and $9.6 million judgment if Point Defiance Cafe and Casino prevails.

Judge Hogan, strictly business, two summary judgment petitions, have reviewed all materials, are both lawyers prepared today. Both answer yes. After 15 minutes per attorney and rebuttals Casino attorney (to Town Attorney) does not dispute Town's taxing authority only process for implementation. Both sides cite Walla Walla and Spokane cases judge not swayed either way. DENYS BOTH MOTIONS. Opposing lawyers must get together and set trial date 2nd or 4th Friday of January '09 and talk for time frame and set trial date. NOTHING TODAY. Check with court before final date.

Potential witnesses for Ruston: Dan Albertson, Wayne Stebner and Jane Hunt. For Point defiance Casino Jim Reinhold, Kim Wheeler and the three named above for Ruston.

If they are out to destroy Ruston, the Cabal, they have succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Jim Hedrick was right this was rushed through, no second reading, no public input. The Town of Ruston's largest taxpayer put out of the gambling business.

Remember the visits, we do not like your sign! All on the Town's dime.