Community and Case History
July 1999
Recreational Covenant (Deed Restriction) is filed which imbues the land with a the servitude to a for-profit entity. Kind of like having to pay the rent for a McDonald's to sit in your neighborhood, even if you loathe fast-food.
July 2019
CA and TX file lawsuits against ClubCorp for withholding money owed current and former members.
March 2020
Anthem Golf & Country Club closes most facilities, but continues to charge members full dues. Likewise, other ClubCorp clubs engage in the same behavior, resulting in lawsuits.
November 2020
Club Raises Rates by ~16%, in spite of most facilities being closed for a substantial portion of the year.
December 2020
Plaintiff Ceases Paying "Mandatory" Social Dues
December 2021
First collection attempt, and notice provided to club that revocation of membership was an acceptable settlement. Crickets.
November 2022
ClubCorp rebrands to Invited.I'm sure it had nothing to do with trying to make it harder to find out how they've harmed consumers in the past - like keeping money they were owed after 30 years.
July 2023
Club attempts collection under threat of lien.
January 2023
Plaintiff Sends Demand LetterClubCorp settles with California for over $43 million, plus penalties and interest.
February 2023
Club responds to demand letter. Shockingly, both settlement options (one individual, and one community-focused) were declined. In the best lawyering since Amber Heard's legal team - "BUT YOU SIGNED A CONTRACT, OMG!"
July 2024
Counsel sends demand letter with a deadline of 8/2.
August 2024
Club asks for additional time to respond (on 8/2, of course!)Counsel provides the extension to 8/16, but informs them the complaint will be filed, but not served until the deadline passes.Club's Counsel responds in an untimely manner after close of business on 8/16.Plaintiff informs Counsel to serve The Club and proceed with litigation.
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