Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform > The Ridge Creek School / Hidden Lake Academy
about the lawsuit
Anonymous:
Wonder why Len Buccellato sent this email out to parents etc. from HLA this week then?
Dear Colleague and Friends of HLA:
As you are all aware this has been a most difficult past year due to the lawsuit filed against Hidden Lake Academy. Judge William O'Kelley has recently issued an Order dismissing without prejudice the plaintiffs' motion for class certification. HLA had prior to this Order agreed to a settlement agreement rather than be faced with the time and expense of litigation and a possible appeal by the plaintiffs. It is important for HLA, our families, and our referral sources to put this entire matter in the past.
Our focus has remained steadfast on the students and our program throughout this past year. We have added some new developmental aspects to our program which are very exciting. We appreciate your faith in our school, and we want you to know your confidence in our school and staff is well placed.
Sincerely,
Len Buccellato, Ph.D.
Anonymous:
The Lumpkin County Office of Clerk of Superior Court
Edward E. Tucker, Clerk of Superior Court
99 Courthouse Hill, Ste. D
Ph. 706-864-3736, Fax: 706-864-5298
I just called, they said there are 23 cases involving HLA (most are HLA going after parents for garnishments). If you have the case number OR the Plaintiff information they'll tell you whether or not the case has been dismissed.
Public information is a wonderful thing, folks.
Anonymous:
i think what this means is the judge knows len is in the wrong, but he doesnt want to try the case because of a conflict of interest, or recognition of personal bias, or whatever. the plaintiffs can just make an appeal, take it to another judge and get a real ruling.
i bet what happened was Len told the judge "i screwed up, let me settle this out of court, you dismiss it, i throw something your way, and in the meantime i bring the school up to standard. by the time the plaintiffs get their appeal HLA will be a new place and their case will be completely unfounded"
Anonymous:
I know of at least 7 families that HLA owes anywhere from $40,000 to $60,000 back to when they took their children out early from HLA and had paid the full tuition up front. Some of these families HLA has owed for almost a year now. So, who is suing who?
Anonymous:
--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---If the case was not dismissed, than why has all the information about the petition against Hidden Lake Academy been removed from the Berger Montague site. The information about this petition for a lawsuit and the complaint have always been on the Berger Montague site and all of it has now been removed. Explain tha one.
--- End quote ---
Call Berger and Montague! I did. Everyone should. It is sending
a really poor message.
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