Current and Recent Lawsuits with the CoS/Scientologists and Front Groups

Current and Recent Lawsuits with the CoS/Scientologists

Current lawsuits against Scientology and Scientologists. (I'm retarded and I was getting a bit lost trying to remember everything, so here ya go)
Let me know what I've missed and updates!


1. Claire Headley v Church of Scientology International and Religious Technology Center

Claire Headley 2nd Amended COMPLAINT - Fullscreen
http://forums.whyweprotest.net/299-...-v-csi-rtc-lawsuit-filed-jan-20-2009-a-37106/
Judgment on Motions to Dismiss and to Strike out Claims
Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Dismiss

Summary: A suit from an ex Scientologist alleging among other charges, abuse, human trafficking, forced abortions, and fraud while in the Sea Organization.

Status: Listed for trial in the US District Court in November 2010.


2. Mark Headley v Church of Scientology International

Marc Amended Complaint - Fullscreen

Summary: A suit from an ex Scientologist alleging among other charges, inhumane working conditions, labor violations, and an illegally refusing to pay workers minimum wage as required by law.

Status: Listed for trial in the US District Court in November 2010.

3. Laura DeCrescenzo v Church of Scientology International

1st Amended COMPLAINT - Laura A
http://forums.whyweprotest.net/123-leaks-legal/laura-decrescenzos-lawsuit-42932/
Update 6/11/09: http://forums.whyweprotest.net/123-...wsuits-cos-scientologists-47160/2/#post894327

Summary: A suit from an ex Scientologist alleging among other charges abuse, first amendment violations, and child labor violations.

Status: In Federal Court


4. France v The Church of Scientology

http://forums.whyweprotest.net/123-leaks-legal/trial-france-46116/

Summary: Regarded in France as a cult, Scientology will be tried the first time from Monday in Paris until June 17 for "fraud in an organized gang." Seven officials, including its french leader Alain Rosenberg, 60yo, and its two main branches in France, will face three plaintiffs: two ex-followers and the Order of Pharmacists. Individuals, also prosecuted for "illegal practice of pharmacy", face up to ten years in prison and a million euros fine. Legal persons may be fined five times and the prohibition of activity. Which would lead to the dissolution of the group in France

Status: Currently hearing testimony



5. Belgium v Church of Scientology

http://forums.whyweprotest.net/15-media/scientology-court-belgium-may-12th-42816/3/

Summary: Belgium is moving forward with charges of organized crime, extortion, fraud, and the illegal practice of medicine against 12 Scientologists and 2 Scientology organizations.

Status: The proceeding scheduled for May 12 have been postponed indefinitely, according to a statement by Xavier Magnée, one of the lawyers for the twelve indicted individuals. Nine motions requiring additional investigation were filed by several of the defendants. The Council Chamber must decide whether action is necessary for each motion. If any of the motions are rejected, the defense has the right to appeal.



6. The Sklars appeal

http://forums.whyweprotest.net/286-sklar-v-irs/sklars-appeal-supreme-court-41914/

Summary: The Jewish family, the Sklars, are suing for the right to have the same tax exemption status for religious education as enjoyed only by Scientologists in the United States. They are alleging a breach of the Establishment Clause.

Status: The case is currently being appealed and considered by the Supreme Court of the USA.


7. Wrongful Death suit for Kyle Brennan

Lawyer again takes on Church of Scientology - St. Petersburg Times

Summary: Kyle Brennan, a young man of 20 with depression was visiting his Scientologist father in Florida. His father withheld Kyle's medication on orders from Church superiors and left a hand gun in the open. Kyle killed himself. Instead of calling an ambulance, his father called another Scientologist first and waited almost an hour before dialing 911.

Status: Update 6/24/2009. Scientology's motion for dismissal denied, the case will move forward as planned. http://forums.whyweprotest.net/123-...tions-dismiss-kyle-brennan-complaint-48106/2/


8. Ben Kasle child rape case

http://forums.whyweprotest.net/123-...ually-abusing-minor-scientology-church-44281/

Summary: Scientologist Ben Kasle was arrested in Cinci for allegedly raping a 13 year old girl inside the church of Scientology.

Status: convicted on June 4th 2009 on Count A ( a tier I sex offense reguiring sex registry in OH) after pleading nolo contendre ( neither admission or denial) to raping a child of 13-14 inside the Cincinnati Church of Scientology. [*] CASE CLOSED



9. The Chicago office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v James L. Orrington

Chicago dentist to settle forced Scientology, harassment case - Chicago Tribune

Summary: A Chicago dentist has agreed to pay $462,500 to settle federal allegations that he violated U.S. discrimination laws by sexually harassing workers and by forcing employees who wanted to keep their jobs to submit to indoctrination in the tenets of Scientology.

Status: Closed as of January 13th, 2009. James L. Orrington was forced to pay damages.


10. Peter Letterese v The Church of Scientology and Tom Cruise *NEED UPDATE*

Letterese et al v. Church of Scientology International, Inc. et al Document 1 - :: Justia Docs

Summary: Ex Scientologist Letterese is alleging the Church of Scientology is a criminal organization.

Status: Unknown, case was weak


11. Godelman and Le Shay v Diskeeper (Church of Scientology IT company)

http://forums.whyweprotest.net/123-leaks-legal/diskeeper-loses-summary-judgment-motion-46604/

Summary: Two employes of the IT company Diskeeper were fired after being refusing to participate in Scientology training for their jobs.

Status: Currently in trial. As of 5/21/2009, Diskeeper loses Summary Judgment motion


12. US vs Dmitry Guzner

http://forums.whyweprotest.net/15-media/man-charged-scientology-website-hacking-case-la-times-30358/

Summary: New Jersey man accused of ddos attacks against church of scientology websites

Status: Guzner pled guilty, sentencing to come in a few months



13. Alabama Woman sues over forced Scientology training at work


Woman says she was fired for publicly objecting to on-the-job Scientology teachings - al.com

Summary: A woman working in a WISE operated dentist office in Alabama was forced to study LRH materials and Scientology while at work, which had nothing to do with her job. She was terminated for voicing her disagreement at being forced to study religious texts for her job.

Status: Federal charges filed 2009


14. Pablo Mendoza v Narconon Newport Beach

http://www.courthousenews.com/2009/03/09/Florida_Man_Demands_$29K_Narconon_Refund.htm

Summary: Pablo Mendoza alledged sexual harassment and sexual abuse as part of Narconon's "treatment" for drug rehabilitation.

Status: Settled out of court with Narconon paying Mendoza in May 2009.


15. Jesse Remmers and Peter (Guiseppe) la Serpe hitman case in the Netherlands

Summary: A hitman and accomplace who killed six people before his arrest in the Netherlands. Also allegedly the executive president of the Criminon Foundation Netherlands from December 2004 to October 2005.

Status: Awaiting trial/pending


16. Sean Carasov v Scientology

Charges Dropped Against Anonymous Member Sean Carasov - LAist: Los Angeles News, Food, Arts & Events

Summary: LA Anon Sean Carasov arrested and charged with allegedly making violent threats towards Scientologists.

Status: The entire encounter was filmed and as he did not make threats, the charges were dropped in April 2008, opening up the opportunity for a false police report charge against the Scientologist.


17. Gregg v Scientology

Anonymous CRUSHES Scientology! Victory for Gregg Housh! - YouTube - Truveo Video Search

Summary: Boston Anon "gregg" spent 7 months battling Scientology lawyers on charges of tresspass and criminal harassment for allegedly entering their org.

Status: charges were dropped.


18. Angry Gay Pope Pansy Smasher v Scientology

Summary: was cited for violating committing PC 594(A)(2)(A) of the penal code... vandalism less than $400.00. Case No. SWM084862. After Catherine Fraser submitted "evidence" that the vandalism of the flowers cost the cult in excess of $1,000, the District Attorney upped the charges to a Class B misdemeanor.. PC M594(B)(1) - Vandalism Greater $400.00.

Status: AGP is to be formally arraigned at the Murrieta courthouse in Riverside County on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 7:30 AM. AGP has admitted guilt in the vandalism to the officers that cited him, and said as much in videos, as a protest against Scientology's homophobia. He plans to plead "Not Guilty" in the matter



19. AO v Scientology

Summary: has been charged with PC 602 -Trespassing on real property w/out consent and PC M242 Battery on a Peace Officer. Both are misdemeanors. Case No. SW D08300041. He has plead not guilty to the charges.

Status: His trial was scheduled to start June 15, but a judge accepted a motion filed by AO's attorney to reschedule the trial to start on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 8:30 AM at the Murrieta Courthouse.


20. Nashville Assault Case

http://forums.whyweprotest.net/15-media/nashville-assault-trespassing-charges-dropped-45401/

Summary: During the opening of Nashville's ideal celeb center, an Anonymous protester was attacked and arrested for alleged aggravated tresspassing. Video evidence shows the protester being attacked from behind after compling with orders to leave the area.

Status: All charges were dropped. The investigation found the off duty police officers acted inappropriately, that the areas cordoned off by the Church of Scientology were permitted for the previous day and had expired by the time the "tresspassing" allegations were made, and there were enough bologna sandwiches for all of us.


21. Potential Suit of the City of Alberquerqe v Second Chance *NEED UPDATES*

SND Records: Second Chance Owes $672K: City, State, IRS Among Unpaid

Summary: Scientology front Second Chance was shut down for illegally housing violent criminals and smuggling people who weren't supposed to be there off the property. Second Chance owes more than $600,000 in back taxes, rent, and utilities.

Status: The City of Alberquerqe is considering a lawsuit to force payment. No word yet on the status.

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Hubbard-Telescope: She takes a beating and keeps on typing.

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You really don't.

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I know it's crazy, but it's there and I had to list it. :<

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How about the guy who raped that 13 year old girl?
and isn't Gorman suing them too or something?

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WWP is 50 people working their ass off and 2000 watching.

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Belgium:
http://forums.whyweprotest.net/15-media/scientology-court-belgium-may-12th-42816/3/
Status: In court on May12th. Then Postponed for further investigation.

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I don't think Gorman is, I haven't heard anything. The court case about the Cinci rapist I'll add if anyone can find me an update on the legal side of things?

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Slacktivism is fun. *thumbsup*

Awesomesauce! Thanks, Sponge.

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Looking at these cases (with the exception of the hacker case) it really seems to have stacked up pretty nicely. I had no idea that there were this many cases, but I normally don't lurk in /legal/.

I will be looking forward to any updates, and this thread should be stickied for convenience.

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his name escapes me right now (the guy who raped that girl... (dead tired)
I'll probbaly think of it like 3 am.
Too tired to look, right now, but if someone doesn't give yah the info by tomorrow morn, I will look for it tomorrow.

I thought becasue Gorman got his arm hurt or soemthing, I thought he was pressing charges? Maybe I am wrong.

Hope you are doing better.

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My case is also with Federal Court, all three (mine, Marc's and Claire's) were transferred last Thursday.

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Your facts are incorrect on the Gregg Housh trial. The charges were dropped because Gregg made an "admission to sufficient facts", and both parties were ordered to stay away from each other, with Gregg being barred from going near Scientology properties in Boston for a certain amount of time (which is currently still in effect).

Whether or not Gregg actually entered the org had nothing to do with the outcome of the case.

Edit: Heh your edit still leaves out the bad stuff, but that's okay. ;-)

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Thanks for the update

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/r/ jurisdiction tag for each - mainly thinking about the future, and hopefully more non-US cases emerging. But also to know the US state or federal or whatever nature of the US ones.

Also - this is stuff ideally suited to a wiki page... just thinkin'

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Ben Kasle (the pervert who took the JB)
http://forums.whyweprotest.net/123-...ually-abusing-minor-scientology-church-44281/
(OP in that thread edited to show current status. Guilty on one count, dismissed on the other, No contest plea. No news of sentencing)

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Fix'd to just say, charges were dropped. I know there was something more to how they were dropped, but my legalese isn't that great so I don't really understand exactly what happened in that case besides the fact that no one was convicted and there wasn't any judgement. I think it was one year, which means it should be just about up and he can go back to raiding near the org.

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Did Tommy ever press charges on that guy who punched him at a protest?

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The ruling was in October, so not quite.

But he continues to organize activities for Boston Anonymous that are not near the cult's property.

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Okay. I have to do a bit moar work irl, but I'll organize this by geographic location and case type asap. :3

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http://forums.whyweprotest.net/15-media/nashville-assault-trespassing-charges-dropped-45401/

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Don't know whether you include potential cases. Investigation is ongoing.
http://forums.whyweprotest.net/291-...ping-customary-scientology-2728/4/#post877575

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HT one more I just thought of, and then I am siging off.
Kaja Ballo's dad.... isn't he doing something against COS?

UPDATED:
looked this case up and found this, so cocks and all.

French authorities decided not to press charges in the Ballo case, although Scientology executive Jean-Jacques Mazier was convicted of manslaughter for the suicide of Patrice Vic in Lyon in 1996.

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I was really debating putting this one on, but didn't (with extreme frustration) because it hasn't had an update on the legal side of things in ages. D< It should have been one sent directly to trial!


RightOn- I'll look into it!

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18. Angry Gay Pope Pansy Smasher v Scientology

Can anyone summarize/ling me to the current status of this case?


19. AO v Scientology

Can anyone summarize/ling me to the current status of this case?
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AGP was cited for violating committing PC 594(A)(2)(A) of the penal code... vandalism less than $400.00. Case No. SWM084862.

After Catherine Fraser submitted "evidence" that the vandalism of the flowers cost the cult in excess of $1,000, the District Attorney upped the charges to a Class B misdemeanor.. PC M594(B)(1) - Vandalism Greater $400.00.

AGP is to be formally arraigned at the Murrieta courthouse in Riverside County on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 7:30 AM. AGP has admitted guilt in the vandalism to the officers that cited him, and said as much in videos, as a protest against Scientology's homophobia. He's informed me he plans to plead "Not Guilty" in the matter.

Anon Orange has been charged with PC 602 -Trespassing on real property w/out consent and PC M242 Battery on a Peace Officer. Both are misdemeanors. Case No. SW D08300041. He has plead not guilty to the charges. His trial was scheduled to start June 15, but a judge accepted a motion filed by AO's attorney to reschedule the trial to start on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 8:30 AM at the Murrieta Courthouse.

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Whats wrong with that im one of the 50 for a bit then sit down for a spell. then someone else stands up and takes a few swings. its what we do. its one of our greater strengths.

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Thank you, Smurf!

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Amazing list, thanks! Does anyone know which ones Moxon is handling? I assume he's under a bit of pressure nowadays.

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Re: Update in Headley and DeCrescenzo cases.

They e-filed the expected motions to dismiss last night. I have not had a chance to study the motions but in the mandatiory "meet and confer " process the main aguments were based on staute of limitation defenses.

Documents filed in federal court are available on line to anyone with a credit card and a Pacer account. Anyone interested in doing this can PM me and I will provide the data.

We will be cross-moving for summary judgement on the "employment issue", and have started that process under the local rules. Basically, we are contending that the "volunteer" and "waiver" defenses fail as a matter of law.

There has been some outside interest in helping us file motions for a TRO ( temporary restraining order) on coerced abortions. That is under consideration.

An important issue being raised in Laura's case is the validity of the various purported waivers, confidentialty agreements, and penalty clauses they make people sign to get out. Marc and Claire escaped while Laura tried to "route out" as they say in the jargon.

We have collected several documents used by the scientology enterprise to intimidate departing "employees". One such example purports to be a termination of employment agreement.

We are looking for more examples of routing out agreements and persons willing to be witnesses or otherwise be involved in the mission to establish that such "settlement agreements" are illegal and unenforceable.

Thanks to those who have helped so far and. please, anyone else who is willing and able to help can send me a PM.
BVS

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Thank you for the update, I'll see if I can find someone to halp!

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Post copied here too: http://forums.whyweprotest.net/299-...ional/update-headley-decrescenzo-cases-47230/

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What about Agent Pubeit & Filmit?

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Hey HT, should add Nono the clown in Paris, he has been attacked twice.
His last attack resulted in the Scio in handcuffs.
Story on the other thread

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HT: Thanks for the list. It's amazing when it's all put together.

A weakness in WWP is that with the range and volume of topics things like this list get lost in a lot of chat and eventually fall off the end. Can the site rise to a kind of internal Wiki library where essential docs are kept with no chat but updated? Or have a summary or list which can be updated at the start of the thread to save ploughing through 400 posts when you're away for a couple of days?

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Just thinking it's a year ago now but did anything legal occur over the fail boat and blue asbestos, were some polish workers not suing for contact with the stuff. ?

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this thread is naise and relevant for everyone here,
should be a thread showed in notifications.

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barry- any new news?

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Op updated on Ben Kasle conviction

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OLD lawsuits, there are TONS:
Scientology and the Courts - Commentary

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From cruising around, there was some development in the Sklars SCOTUS case (seemed to be positive). The French case: all witnesses heard, judges now retired, judgment expected in August.