Judge dismisses lawsuit on Pechanga Band casino agreement

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians in California.

The city of Temecula sued to enforce a gaming agreement with the tribe. But Judge Dale S. Fischer said the Class III compact doesn't authorize that type of lawsuit.

The tribe has agreed to pay the city about $2 million a year and agreed to contribute $10 million towards a highway project. The payments are on hold while the tribe finalizes an agreement with Riverside County, where Temecula is located.

The Class III compact requires the tribe to address impacts of its casino.

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Temecula lawsuit against Pechanga tribe tossed (The Riverside Press-Enterprise 4/12)

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