Neither Kevin Azzouz nor any representative for Veranda Partners bothered to show up today for a Hearing in the Slander case they filed in March 2007. See www.VerandaParkNews.com They didn't even bother to send an attorney. Of course I can't imagine they could find an attorney that would want to argue their position in this First Amendment case against the Constitution and Florida Law.
A Motion For Default was Granted and Ordered by Judge Sprinkel in a short hearing this morning.
After a year and a half of frivilous legals filings, in this malicious Slander Suit, and after two major lawfirms, Bogin, Munns, and Munns, and Akermann Senterfitt, (representing the Plaintiff) withdrew from handling the case, it appears that the wheels of Justice, although slow, will work after all.
Freedom of Speech, although I've learned is not FREE, is our right. It is our right as Americans to speak out against attrocities, and to petition our government for a redress of grievances. A governmental entity can include many entities, maybe even HOA Boards.
The questions now are: How do we determine damages and how do we collect them against a major Corporation that may end up in Bankruptcy anyway?
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How do we prevent these tyrants, hiding behind the guise of Corporations, from using this tool in the future against those that dare to speak out?
In 2004, the Florida Legislature passed legislation against the filing of these types suits, but due to high powered lobbyists, the law was watered down so that it has no bite.
We must have legislation that specifically holds these powerful and influencial “Wolves”, that prey on our “Sheep”, accountable for their actions.
See www.VerandaParkNews.com/fourhorses.html
You can speak out! I welcome your opinions and input, as that is exactly what I was fighting for.
Thank you for your support during these trying times. Yes, it was worth it all.