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Native Americans,
Civil Litigation

Nov. 6, 2019

13-year battle over attorney’s relationship with tribe continues

A 13-year battle over an attorney’s duties in trying to win casino gaming rights for a Native American tribe continues after a judge denied a motion for new trial Tuesday.

LOS ANGELES -- A 13-year battle over an attorney's duties in trying to win casino gaming rights for a Native American tribe continues after a judge denied a motion for new trial Tuesday.

The case between the Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe and attorney Jonathan A. Stein is now likely be appealed. A judge tentatively denied the motion but displayed skepticism about underlying damages since no rights were ever won and no casino ever opened. ...

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