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http://money.cnn.com/2017/02/01/news/companies/trump-lawsuit-jupiter-golf-club/index.html

A federal judge ordered President Trump's golf course in Jupiter, Florida, to pay former members $5.7 million.

The ruling is the result of a class action lawsuit that was brought against Trump National Golf Club and its partners in 2013.

About 65 members claimed that when Trump took over the course, the terms of their membership changed and they lost access to the club. The suit alleged that Trump refused to refund over $5 million in dues and was in breach of contract.

The members said they were entitled to refunds of their membership deposits which ranged from $35,000 to $210,000. They also wanted back their annual dues.

The judge awarded the former members their deposits plus interest.

Neither lawyers nor spokespersons for President Trump or the Trump organization could be reached for comment.

U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth Marra issued his decision on Wednesday after hearing the case in August during a two-day non-jury trial.

The members claimed they had "refundable" membership status under the former ownership.

Private clubs that offer a refundable membership category allow members to pay dues until a new club member joins and can take over the payments. Essentially these existing members are placed on a "resigned" list until their membership is transferred to someone new.

The plaintiffs claimed that when Trump bought the club in 2012, he changed the rules and terminated their "resigned" or "refundable" status.

"As the owner of the club, I do not want them to utilize the club nor do I want their dues," Trump wrote to the club's members in December 2013, after buying the club. "In other words, we are committed to seeing Trump National Golf Club - Jupiter on the list of the best clubs in the world and if you choose to remain on the resignation list, you're out."

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

I'm sure Putin can pick up the tab.

 

[BronzeWolf]

Taxpayers to the rescue

 

[RPGCrazied]

He is going to be constantly sued while he is in office. First for a President? Wouldn't be surprised if he raises our taxes to pay for his lawsuits.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Your US president.

 

[mrhyderager]

But who the fuck has this kind of money to spend on golf?!

 

[Glix]

I wish his deplorables would pay attention.

This is how he has ALWAYS done business. Take advantage of people smaller than him (even somewhat rich people like this), push them around, and dare them to push back.

The only thing he doesn't skimp on is lawyers.

He has no regard for other people. Its sickening.

 

[Zen Aku]

the best businessman

 

[snacknuts]

But who the fuck has this kind of money to spend on golf?!

I think everyone in Trump's cabinet?

 

[Hazmat]

He is going to be constantly sued while he is in office. First for a President? Wouldn't be surprised if he raises our taxes to pay for his lawsuits.

He can't use government lawyers to defend his private businesses. They can and will defend his administration and Presidents get sued like that all the time. He'll have the most, probably, since he doesn't care about the Constitution when vomiting out executive orders of course.

 

[FinalStageBoss]

but he's soooo good at business

 

[adj_noun]

Trump's suit had high Trump stakes, and will no doubt result in Trump wine.

 

[liquidtmd]

That makes him smart...Oh wait

 

[2real4tv]

Trump will sign a EO to reverse the ruling.

 

[BahamutPT]

I thought he had the best lawyers?

 

[Netherscourge]

Mexico will be paying for that too, I presume?

 

[Log4Girlz]

I wish his deplorables would pay attention.

This is how he has ALWAYS done business. Take advantage of people smaller than him (even somewhat rich people like this), push them around, and dare them to push back.

The only thing he doesn't skimp on is lawyers.

He has no regard for other people. Its sickening.

And now he's going to take advantage of big business! That's my Trump!

 

[liquidtmd]

Trump will sign a EO to reverse the ruling.

 

[EatinOlives]

I wish his deplorables would pay attention.

This is how he has ALWAYS done business. Take advantage of people smaller than him (even somewhat rich people like this), push them around, and dare them to push back.

The only thing he doesn't skimp on is lawyers.

He has no regard for other people. Its sickening.

@ the bolded: he skimps even on that. He's been known to not pay lawyers and claims their payment is "exposure" for having worked with him.

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

I'm sure he negotiamated it down.

 

[liquidtmd]

@ the bolded: he skimps even on that. He's been known to not pay lawyers and claims their payment is "exposure" for having worked with him.

"Hey remember me, I'm the guy who worked for successful businessman Donald Trump when he scammed that golf thing! Hello? Hello....?"

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Great businessmen constantly lose or settle lawsuits

 

[mrhyderager]

I think everyone in Trump's cabinet?

Wouldn't be shocked if they sued him too, at some point.

 

[Beartruck]

Is he tired of winning yet?

 

[Parch]

Makes up his own rules when he takes over. Sound familiar?