Representatives of the casino state that if the malpractice claim is successful, they will pay as much as $10 million to their former investment partners. Kewadin Casinos is suing Patterson, Earnhart, Real Bird & Wilson LLP for malpractice. The tribal operator has filed a fresh claim against its legal representation at the trial court. Interestingly, the settlement does not mark the end of litigation, at least for Kewadin Casinos. High-ranking officials at Kewadin Casinos also believe that the settlement will help them avoid lengthy appeals process and associated costs.įormer Legal Counsel to Kewadin Casinos Faces Fresh Lawsuit from Ex-Client The settlement is approximately a 25% decrease from the original damages awarded at the trial court. “Casino revenues contribute significantly toward the services the Sault Tribe provides to its members, including health care and cultural programs, so this settlement ensures that the casino will continue to have the resources to maximize our operations and continue serving the community.” “This agreement allows Kewadin to move forward and now focus 100% of its efforts on providing the best entertainment services possible to the areas we serve,” Schlehuber said.

Speaking after the settlement meeting, Aaron Schlehuber, the General Counsel at Kewadin Casinos explained that the deal will enable the operator to focus on supplying top-notch gaming services. The settlement sum was agreed to be paid by April 12, 2023. However, in an unprecedented turn of events, Kewadin Casinos and its two investment partners, JLLJ Development LLC and Lansing Future Development LLC, have agreed to a settlement deal.Īccording to the terms of the settlement, Kewadin Casino will now pay the plaintiffs a sum of $25 million, a significant reduction from the original $88 million damages. In later reports, counsel to Kewadin Casinos revealed that the tribal operator will file an appeal against the judgment of the county circuit court. In a judgment issued by Judge Joyce Draganchuk, the court ordered that Kewadin Casinos pay its investment partners the sum of $88 million for failure to set up proposed casino retail casino centers. On January 3, 2023, a court sitting in Ingham County awarded damages against Kewadin Casinos for breach of contract and fraudulent misrepresentation. Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority to Now Pay $25 Million After Settlement Agreement

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