News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

[Chi84]

I assume there’s next to no chance he recuses himself. My guess is this is just something done for the appeal. When they lose (which is highly likely) they will claim bias as part of the basis for appeal so better to bring it up in the beginning.

Most of what’s going on now appears to be pretty routine legal maneuvering.

 

[lewisc]

Most of what’s going on now appears to be pretty routine legal maneuvering.

Is suggesting a dispute over date of service routine?

 

[JoeCamel]

Is suggesting a dispute over date of service routine?

You raise every issue there is to be raised no matter how tangential to get it in the record.

 

[Chi84]

Is suggesting a dispute over date of service routine?

If there’s a question about service, it would definitely be raised.

 

[lewisc]

If there’s a question about service, it would definitely be raised.

The affidavit from the process server was posted. Do you typically raise an issue where there isn’t a valid issue in dispute

 

[JoeCamel]

The affidavit from the process server was posted. Do you typically raise an issue where there isn’t a valid issue in dispute

You would be surprised what "facts" can be argued in a suit, until a Judge rules it is all fair game if it can be tied to the case no matter how tenuously

 

[Chi84]

The affidavit from the process server was posted. Do you typically raise an issue where there isn’t a valid issue in dispute

Lawyers are not allowed to raise issues that are “frivolous,” meaning issues that have no basis in fact or law. If they do, the opposing party can seek sanctions including the cost of defending against the frivolous motion. The judge will then make that determination. That’s a high bar to meet because lawyers are given a lot of leeway in deciding which issues to raise.

 

[GoofGoof]

The affidavit from the process server was posted. Do you typically raise an issue where there isn’t a valid issue in dispute

Some would describe this whole situation, including the bill that started it all, that way

 

[Chi84]

Some would describe this whole situation, including the bill that started it all, that way

That’s so true.

 

[DCBaker]

It is being reported tonight that Michael Sasso has resigned from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board of supervisors. No reason was given for the resignation.

 

[JKick95]

His wife was just nominated to the Florida Supreme Court. I imagine the two are correlated?

 

[Stripes]

His wife was just nominated to the Florida Supreme Court. I imagine the two are correlated?

Doubtful. Assuming the CFTOD suit makes it to the Florida Supreme Court, the Court is already stacked with DeSantis appointees. One judge being forced to recuse herself wouldn’t have made any difference.

Besides, that case may even be dismissed.

 

[JoeCamel]

It is being reported tonight that Michael Sasso has resigned from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board of supervisors. No reason was given for the resignation.

His wife was just nominated to the Florida Supreme Court. I imagine the two are correlated?

Maybe he got tapped to be VP?.........

 

[Stripes]

Maybe he got tapped to be VP?.........

You’re probably on the right track. DeSantis probably has a new position for him…somewhere. But certainly not VP. Trump’s comments would be endless.

 

[JoeCamel]

You’re probably on the right track. DeSantis probably has a new position for him…somewhere. But certainly not VP. Trump’s comments would be endless.

I meant Don's VP.........
can't be on Ron's board if you are playing for the other team

 

[JohnD]

Doubtful. Assuming the CFTOD suit makes it to the Florida Supreme Court, the Court is already stacked with DeSantis appointees. One judge being forced to recuse herself wouldn’t have made any difference.

Besides, that case may even be dismissed.

I disagree. That's the very reason. There's a suit brought by the CFTOD against Disney in state court. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to think it could go all the way to the State Supreme Court. Whether his wife would still have to recuse herself even after her husband resigned from the board is for others to debate. But his resigning now as his wife is appointed to the SC is definitely linked.

 

[JohnD]

His wife was just nominated to the Florida Supreme Court. I imagine the two are correlated?

Exactly .

 

[Stripes]

I disagree. That's the very reason. There's a suit brought by the the CFTOD against Disney in state court. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to think it could go all the way to the State Supreme Court. Whether his wife would still have to recuse herself even after her husband resigned from the board is for others to debate. But his resigning now as his wife is appointed to the SC is definitely linked.

If the board/DeSantis thinks they will need her to rule in their favor they must not have a very strong case.

Disney also has a strong argument that the suit filed in state court is moot due to Senate Bill 1604 and the case should be dismissed.

 

[JohnD]

If the board/DeSantis thinks they will need her to rule in their favor they must not have a very strong case.


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Showing me who is on the State Supreme Court right now is pointless. If his wife is being appointed there, and a case involving CFTOD and Disney could come before it, his resigning makes sense. Otherwise, her accepting the position and his staying on the board leads to all sorts of valid criticisms. Many would be cited right here in this forum, rightfully.

 

[Stripes]

Showing me who is on the State Supreme Court right now is pointless. If his wife is being appointed there, and a case involving CFTOD and Disney could come before it, his resigning makes sense. Otherwise, her accepting the position and his staying on the board leads to all sorts of valid criticisms. Many would be cited right here in this forum, rightfully.

The case could very well be dismissed as moot. Why not wait until the judge issues a ruling before deciding to resign?

I would argue that Michelle Sasso should still recuse herself from the case given it was her husband that voted to declare the contracts void even if he is no longer on the board.