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Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform => World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS) => Topic started by: Anonymous on September 02, 2006, 02:23:59 PM
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A lawsuit has been filed accusing a LaVerkin boarding school for troubled youths of forcing a teen to eat his own vomit, to clean toilets with a toothbrush and brush his teeth afterward, and locking him in a dog cage among other abuses.
William and Tammy Wood of Dallas say they enrolled their son, Chase, in the Cross Creek Center for Boys in 2000 and 2001, and in another California program - both owned and operated by the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools Inc. (WWASPS)
The operator of the center on Monday adamantly denied all the allegations.
"That's totally absurd," Karr Farnsworth said. "We do not abuse kids. We are a good program and we don't do things that are not appropriate. If we were donig those things we wouldn't have hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of happy kids and parents."
In a complaint filed in Utah's federal court Friday, the parents allege Chase was sexually and emotionally abused during his stays, denied adequate food, and put into long periods of isolation that left him with no education and ill equipped for the outside world.
he couple have asked a judge to find the WWASPS and its facilities have violated federal anti-racketeering laws by scheming to conceal abuses from parents who enroll their children.
The complaint asks a judge to issue an injunction preventing what the Woods called "further false advertising" misleading parents about the facilities. The lawsuit also seeks an unspecified amount of damages, including punitive damages, to be determined at trial.
Named defendants in the lawsuit are: World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools Inc.; Cross Creek Center for Boys LLC; Cross Creek Manor LLC; High Impact; Robert Browning Lichfield Family Partnership; Teens in Crisis LLC; Teen Help LLC; R&B Management Group LLC; R&B Billing LLC; Robert Lichfield; Ken Kay; Karr Farnsworth; Jeff Voorhees; Does 1-20.
article from 8/28
http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_4249662 (http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_4249662)
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WWASPS Back in Court, Again
Coalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse
8/26/2006 1:30:46 PM
http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=19171 (http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=19171)
WWASPS Back in Court, Again
On Allegations of Child Abuse, Fraud, Breach of Contract, Conspiracy, Gross Negligence, RICO Violations, False Imprisonment, Assault, Battery, and More
Salt Lake City, UT (August 25, 2006) ? Isabelle Zehnder of the Coalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse (CAICA) and Sue Scheff of PURE, learned of the abuses William Chase Wood endured at the hands of the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS). Together with the help of Chase?s mother, Tammy Wood, they were instrumental in securing legal counsel for Chase and his parents.
The prominent and prestigious Turley Law Firm of Dallas, Texas, is co-counseling with famed attorney, Richard Henriksen, who successfully defeated WWASPS in a jury trial in August 2004 when WWASPS attempted to silence a Florida mom, Sue Scheff, and her organization, PURE, for speaking out against them. WWASPS appealed and Mr. Henriksen recently defeated them in the Appellate Court again in June 2006.
Mr. Henriksen and the Turley Law Firm filed a lawsuit Friday, August 25, 2006, on behalf of their clients, William Chase Wood, Tammy M. Wood, and Gregory Wilson Wood, and against the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWAPS), Cross Creek Center for Boys, LLC, Cross Creek Manor, LLC, High Impact, Robert Browning Lichfield Family Partnership, Teens in Crisis, LLC, Teen Help, LLC, R&B Billing, LLC, Robert B. Lichfield, Ken Kay, Karr Farnsworth, and Jeff Voorhees. (See links to below).
The facts of the case are clear. Chase?s parents entrusted their child to the control and direction of Defendants because Defendants advertised, promoted, and marketed their boarding school as a place where children with problems could get an education while they received direction in behavior modification for emotional growth and personal development.
Instead their son was severely abused for nearly two years while he was in their programs, Cross Creek and High Impact. Some of the allegations of abuse include:
? Unsanitary living conditions;
? Denial of adequate food;
? Denial of proper medical care and treatment;
? Denial of a minimally sufficient education;
? Exposure to cold temperatures for long periods of time;
? Forced physical exercise beyond his physical capacity;
? Placement in isolation for long periods of time, and at times, locked up in basements and put into uncomfortable positions;
? He was kicked, beaten, thrown and slammed to the ground, restrained, and humiliated;
? He was chained and locked in dog cages and, at times, tied by the writs and ankles;
? He was forced to clean and scrub toilets and floors with his toothbrush and then use the toothbrush afterwards;
? He was forced to carry heavy bags of sand around his neck throughout the day over many days;
? He was forced to wash dishes by using his hands and sand to scrub pots;
? He was forced to eat his own vomit;
? He endured sexual abuse;
? He endured emotional abuse when Defendants subjected him to near-total parental and societal isolation;
? In an effort to control his mind, he was prevented from having regular contact with his parents;
? Personal visits, correspondence, and telephone calls were either forbidden or discouraged; and
? He was forced to work without compensation.
Chase repeatedly witnessed other children being kicked, beaten, thrown to the ground, and humiliated by teachers, supervisors, and/or staff.
Because he was subjected to near-total isolation from the outside world, Chase was totally unequipped to enter outside society, which has made earning a living, forming and maintaining relationships, and adapting to society difficult at best. He will need extended therapy.
The Complaint alleges WWASPS and/or the other Defendants:
? Breached their duty to act in Chase?s best interest;
? Conspired and fraudulently concealed the extent and nature of the physical, emotional, mental, and sexual abuse occurring at its boarding schools, extending through the present day;
? Have suppressed and minimized public knowledge of the rampant physical, emotional, mental, and sexual abuse of minor children in their boarding schools by teachers, supervisors, and staff;
? Had a duty to respond and to aggressively address the repeated notices of abuse committed on children so they would not continue;
? Failed to provide proper training to its teachers, supervisors, and staff;
? Failed to notify state and governmental authorities of known and suspected abuse when it was the law to do so;
? Failed to provide reasonable supervision of its teachers, supervisors, and staff;
? Failed to provide adequate staffing to provide a safe environment;
? Failed to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, and education in its boarding schools, even though it represents to parents and others it was doing so;
? Failed to tell Chase?s parents they did not provide adequate staffing to prevent, detect, and minimize the effects of incidents of abuse;
? Failed to tell Chase?s parents they did not provide adequate staffing to prevent, detect, and minimize the effects of incidents of abuse;
? Failed to tell Chase?s parents that their son was being used as child labor and was not compensated for doing so;
? Failed to tell Chase?s parents that the schools were below child safety standards, and that education of their child would be minimal to non-existence;
? Conducted themselves in a malicious, wanton, and reckless disregard of Plaintiff Chase Wood?s health, safety, and welfare;
? Falsely imprisoned Chase Wood; and
? Violated the RICO Act by bilking parents and children out of their money, depriving children of their educational opportunities, committing mail fraud, misrepresenting facts through phone conversations and letters, sending fraudulent literature, misleading the public and government regulators, to name a few.
In sum, plaintiff Chase Wood has suffered, and will continue to suffer, extreme emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and chronic post-traumatic stress disorder. He has suffered from diminished earning capacity and lost earnings. Chase experienced both physical and psychological pain and suffering and mental anguish and continues to do so. He suffers from a profound sense of guilt, helplessness, loss of self-esteem, and suffers from post-traumatic stress syndrome as a result of his experiences at WWASPS programs.
Plaintiffs believe physical, emotional, and sexual abuse to minor children currently enrolled or residing at Defendants? boarding schools and treatment facilities is ongoing and continues to this day. Plaintiffs seek the Court to issue an injunction that would prohibit Defendants from engaging in any further physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of minor children currently enrolled in or residing at their programs.
The Turley Law Firm is investigating other potential claims. There is no cost to plaintiffs as cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. If you feel you were defrauded or harmed in any way by any WWASPS facility, feel free to contact the Turley Law Firm at 1-800-692-4025. Their website is www.wturley.com (http://www.wturley.com).
WWASP/WWASPS AFFILIATED PROGRAMS:
As of August 2006, it is believed that WWASP aka WWASPS has affiliations with the following facilities:
? Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (Recently withdrew their affiliation with WWASPS)
? Bethel Girls Academy, Mississippi
? Eagle Point Christian Academy; Mississippi - (fka Bethel Boys Academy)
? Canyon View Park, MT
? Camas Ranch, MT
? Carolina Springs Academy, SC
? Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center for Boys and Cross Creek Manor)
? Darrington Academy, GA
? Help My Teen, UT (Believed to promote and market WWASP/WWASPS/Robert Lichfield-affiliated programs)
? Horizon Academy, NV
? Lifelines Family Services, UT (Believed to promote and market WWASP/WWASPS/Robert Lichfield-affiliated programs)
? Majestic Ranch, UT
? Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here)
? New Beginnings Maternity Home, Utah
? Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica (it is believed the program was set up for 18-22 year olds and that a new program has opened in Costa Rica for pre-teens and teens)
? Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
? Reality Trek, UT
? Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
? Royal Peak Academy, CO (It is believed that Randall Hinton - who admitted using pepper spray on teens - is employed at this facility)
? Sky View Academy, NV
? Spring Creek Lodge, MT
? Teens In Crisis, LLC (Believed to promote and market WWASP/WWASPS/Robert Lichfield-affiliated programs)
? Teen Help, LLC (Believed to promote and market WWASP/WWASPS/Robert Lichfield-affiliated programs)
? Tranquility Bay, Jamaica
The Following WWASP Facilities Have Been Closed:
? Casa by the Sea
? Dundee Ranch Adademy, Costa Rica - raided and closed on May 22, 2003 after authorities confirmed child abuse
? Brightway Hospital, Utah - closed by authorities in 2002 for providing inadequate care and abuse of teenagers
? Morava Academy, Czech Republic - closed in 1998 after authorities confirmed abuse and arrested the directors Glenda (aka Glenn) and Steve Roach
? Sunrise Beach, Cancun Mexico - closed in 1996 after authorities alleged abuse Glenda (aka Glenn) and Steve Roach were directors.
? High Impact, Mexico - closed on the heels of an investigation into abuse
? Paradise Cove, Samoa - closed on the heels of an investigation into abuse
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He has suffered from diminished earning capacity and lost earnings. Chase experienced both physical and psychological pain and suffering and mental anguish and continues to do so. He suffers from a profound sense of guilt, helplessness, loss of self-esteem, and suffers from post-traumatic stress syndrome as a result of his experiences at WWASPS programs.
Reminds me of another young man shown in the TB documentary, the one whose mother wondered if her son will ever be well enough to hold down a job.
Chalk it up to another WWASPS success story! As we all know, this young man is obviously a liar and a manipulator!!!
Maybe they feel like they didn't pepper spray him often enough.
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please don't talk about him like that you don't know him and if you said that to my face I'd probaly kick your butt. :evil:
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please don't talk about him like that you don't know him and if you said that to my face I'd probaly kick your butt. :evil:
I think if you read this again you'll see they were being sarcastic! We all know that's what WWASPS has been saying that forever when allegations of abuse come from their students.
We can discuss it all we want here, and express our own opinions. But, in the end the majority of us don't know the plantiffs or the defendants, or were in any of these schools or programs.
I guess they will leave it up to a jury of their peers to figure out this whole mess! Where, and when will the trial be?
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///Where, and when will the trial be?///
Utah; and who knows?
If you haven't called this law firm, you should. They are still talking to potential plaintiffs. They have filed a first amended complaint, and will be filing more. I understand they have been swamped with calls and are about a week or two behind getting back to people - but they will get in touch. Call them. Please do not assume you have no case or that its been to long. Let them decide if they can represent you.
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Richard Hendriksen, and I spoke about 5-6 months ago. He knows how I feel. I am sure they will be fine without me. I don't want money. Let's just say, I am not willing to have that part of my life dug up again. It's very time consuming, and I just don't want to be part of it.
Do I want to see the truth come out, whatever that may be? Absolutely! All parties involved in this lawsuit deserve to be heard.
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I understand CCM. But keep in mind there is strength in numbers. And you have a dandy case, as I recall. I don't think it would require much effort on your part. You should at least explore the option.
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Sounds like she has. CCM, if it's not the right thing for you to do for yourself, don't. Your life is your life now. Don't let anyone guilt you into doing anything you're not comfortable with. You've done your time, you've posted your experience. If that's all you feel comfortable in doing, that's perfectly OK.
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I understand CCM. But keep in mind there is strength in numbers. And you have a dandy case, as I recall. I don't think it would require much effort on your part. You should at least explore the option.
There are already 25 people.......and more to join I am sure?!! I have forgiven people from my past that hurt me, and confused me emotionally. For those of you who know me or my story you know it was a very personal matter that involved 2 people.
The things that have happened since to these kids, are against an organization that from what I read, hear, and talk to former students about is just plain fucked up from top to bottom. It's the program itself, along with staff that do as they're told, and follow instructions from the higher ups. It's darker, and seems much worse then when I attended CCM.
I can tell you, that if this was 15 years ago, I would be on this lawsuit. But, I have had a long time to heal. I am an extremely honest person, and would never say anything that wasn't true. I am not like that. I do not respect people who exaggerate, and outright lie. I also do not respect people who do not own up for things they did. But, in the end you forgive, and move on. It sucks that I had to deal with it on my own, and I am sure it effected me emotionally for a long time.......but I think I am way over it.
Unlike some of these kids who are still knee deep in emotional shit trying to wade their way out. They need help, and well money buys it, I guess? That's what pays the doctors, and the shrinks to try and undo the damage done and gets these kids on the right path.
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Sounds like she has. CCM, if it's not the right thing for you to do for yourself, don't. Your life is your life now. Don't let anyone guilt you into doing anything you're not comfortable with. You've done your time, you've posted your experience. If that's all you feel comfortable in doing, that's perfectly OK.
Thank you, I appreciate that.
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I'm not trying to guilt CCM (or anyone) into anything. But she did say she had talked to Henrickson 6 months ago. This leads me to think it might be worth her while to speak with Turley about this case. I'm fine with what ever she wants to do. I didn't mean to suggest otherwise.
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I'm not trying to guilt CCM (or anyone) into anything. But she did say she had talked to Henrickson 6 months ago. This leads me to think it might be worth her while to speak with Turley about this case. I'm fine with what ever she wants to do. I didn't mean to suggest otherwise.
Good, I hate guilt trips lol!!!!! Mr. Henriksen could have forwarded my number if he wanted to, to the Turley Group. He didn't, which is fine by me. But, this leads me to believe that they have much more damaging things on WWASPS which means more then likely I don't need to get involved.
If they wanted to call me to the stand, I would show (lets hope they'd pay for the ticket out there!). I wouldn't lie, not for either side. Which is good, and bad. I am not perfect, and neither are any of you. You might not understand my attitude, and behaivor. I don't need you to. I see the good, and bad in everyone. I can be a real bitch if pushed, but most of the time I am a really sweet person, that has a big heart. I am not out to hurt or destroy anyone.
Everybody has their strengths and weaknesses. All these defendants have families you know, it's not just them. But, if these guys cannot control their own schools, and it's really fucking all these kids up like they claim......then they need to be stopped.
Sometimes I think why do they care about my experiences from 15+ years ago? But, I know it would help. It would show a longer history of some of the abuse that they are talking about. Coming from someone like me who is older, and has never wavered from the truth. I have nothing to lose, nothing to gain, kind of attitude. But, in being so honest......yawn boring compared to what these kids now are saying happened to them.
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The case is against Cross Creek but that was the 1st one not all the schools that the plantiff attended and as far as the crap people talk about Sue and Isabelle I think you have no right from personal experences this people are trying to help the cause not hurt it. If you slander them then you slander the fight and that's sad because it shows that you my friends have let them program you. If you wanted to know the truth I will tell as much as I can but I am bound by legal matters and can only say few things of the schools and the Texas case. I know that most of you will say that i'm lieing but that's why I have to believe that you people choose to lie to yourself and hurt not help. :-?
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Isn't there another lawsuit filed in Los Angeles? I know about the one in NY against Ivy RIdge, but I thought there was a case in LA with Masry?
Can someone clarify????
Thanks!
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Notstupidlike you:
If you are basing your "case" on Izzy and Sue; then the "other side" will be gathering everything they can against these two.
That's just how the legal system works.
And Sue has done damage to others outside the WWASP arena.
And no one is backing down on that.
I'd get these two as far away from the case as you can.
If you want to win against WWASP, that is.
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I don't think Izzy or Susan have much to do with the case. I think maybe they helped gather the information to present to this law group . I base this guess on how the CA "firm" was found. This doesn't mean they have anything else to say on the matter, and people should not get to hung up on the two of them and their "involvement".
I think maybe not stupid is fairly new to this "advocating" group, and has a lot to learn. I would guess they really are not stupid; just not yet well informed. Experience is the best teacher; and those who experience these two ladies, usually do learn.
I would like to suggest to all concerned that this case not be litigated on Fornits.
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Good advice, Buzz. Details of the case should be held in confidence and only discussed with the attorneys. And don't tell anything you don't want blasted all over to Izzy. Look what that woman did at Majestic Ranch.
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Buzzkill,
The TURLEY lawfirm's amended complaint is already online, posted at CAICA so it's in the "public domain" now. Anyone can read it and see who the 25 plaintiffs are and read the allegations.
http://caica.org/First%20Amended%20Comp ... 20Wood.pdf (http://caica.org/First%20Amended%20Complaint%20-%20Wood.pdf)
In addition, there's this press release by Isabelle Zehnder of CAICA just published (10-16-06).
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Troubled Teen Programs - 25 Plaintiffs Join in Lawsuit Against WWASPS, Cross Creek Manor, Robert Lichfield, and Associates ? More Expected to Join In
Coalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse
10/16/2006 12:51:49 AM
Children were allegedly forced to eat their vomit, beaten, thrown, slammed to the ground, tied at the wrists and ankles, and more
Salt Lake City, UT (October 15, 2006) ? On August 25, 2006, William Chase Wood and his parents, Tamie and Gregory Wood, filed a lawsuit against the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS) and their associates, alleging Child Abuse, Fraud, Breach of Contract, Conspiracy, Gross Negligence, RICO Violations, False Imprisonment, Assault, Battery, and More.
Twenty-five new plaintiffs have joined in the Wood lawsuit and filed an Amended Complaint in the Utah Federal Court on October 13, 2006. Families from California, Texas, Maryland, Kentucky, Lousiana, Florida, Minnesota, and Michigan have decided to fight back against this corporate giant.
Plaintiffs are represented by the prominent and prestigious Turley Law Firm of Dallas, Texas, that is co-counseling with famed attorney, Richard Henriksen of Henriksen and Henriksen, P.C., who successfully defeated WWASPS in August 2004 when WWASPS sued a Florida mother, Sue Scheff, for speaking out against them. WWASPS appealed, and Henriksen won the appeal in June 2006.
What you are about to read is extremely disturbing and is not something one would think could be happening in and outside our country and certainly not in 2006. But the facts speak for themselves ? not only is it hard to ignore the countless children and parents who are coming forward to bring light to the abuse and neglect children have endured in WWASPS programs - but it is hard to ignore the countless news articles and segments on Dateline NBC, Primetime, 48 Hours, Inside Edition, Fox News - that allege abuse and neglect in these programs.
Many children and parents have contacted our organization, the Coalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse (CAICA), to share their stories. It is the consistency of their stories that are chilling and that raise serious concern.
Over the past decade thousands of children have been housed in WWASPS programs. Children were not placed there, for the most part, because they were in trouble with the law. These are generally children whose parents, for one reason or another, seek outside help for their children and teens - to the tune of about $40,000 to $60,000 per year or more. While some parents can afford to pay for these programs, others cannot and are forced to take out second mortgages, tap into their retirement funds or their children?s college funds.
According to the Amended Complaint, every child named was subjected to multiple forms of child abuse over extended periods of time. While parents believed they had sent their children to programs that would provide them a proper education and, depending on the situation, help for their troubled child or teen, according to the Amended Complaint, some children were:
? Forced to eat their own vomit
? Kicked, beaten, thrown, and slammed to the ground
? Bound and tied by their hands/and or feet
? Chained and locked in dog cages
? Forced to stay in isolation for long periods of times
? Locked in small boxes or cages
? Locked in basements
? Forced to lie in or wear urine and feces as a method of punishment
? Forced to clean and scrub toilets and floors with their toothbrush and then use the toothbrush afterwards
? Forced to sleep on cold concrete floors, box springs, or plywood used as beds ? some had no bed linens
? Forced to assume distorted and painful physical positions for long periods of time
? Forced to live in unsanitary living conditions
? Denied adequate food
? Denied even a minimally sufficient education
? Denied proper medical and dental treatment and care
? Exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures for long periods of time
? Forced to exercise beyond their physical capacity
? Forced to carry heavy bags of sand or logs around their neck throughout the day over many days
? Sexually abused, including sexual relations and acts of fondling and masturbation performed on them
? Emotional abuse by subjecting children to near total parental and societal isolation; personal visits, correspondence, and telephone calls were either forbidden or discouraged
? Because of near-total isolation, these children were totally unequipped to enter outside society
? Forced to work many hours a day violating child labor laws
? Confiscated and/or kept students? US mail
? Deprived from using the toilet, and as a result, urinated or defecated on themselves
? Verbally abused by lying that their parents knew what was happening to them and were supportive of it all
? Subjected to buddy system where older students were allowed to physically, mentally, and sexually abuse younger students and manage them as part of ?cleansing? process
? Deprived of sleep
? Forced to wear the same, unwashed clothes for weeks at a time
? In most cases. denied religious affiliation
? Forced to eat raw or rotten food
? Poked and prodded with various objects while being strip-searched
? Forced to write false confession letters to parents to justify being sent to the WWASPS schools
? Threatened severe punishment, including death, if they told anyone about the abuse or poor living conditions --
The Amended Complaint seeks damages for:
? Battery
? Assault
? False imprisonment
? Negligence
? Defendants? intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress
? Actual and constructive fraud
? Breach of contract/breach of warranty
? Conspiracy and fraudulent concealment
? RICO violations
? Breach of fiduciary duty
? Wrongful and actionable conduct of defendants
? Breach of statutory duty to prevent child abuse
? Breach of duty to act imposed by prior dangerous conduct
? Breach of duty to aid another harmed by defendants? conduct
? Negligent assumption of risk of intentional or criminal conduct
? Negligent misrepresentation involving risk of physical harm
? Utah deceptive trade practices violations
? Gross negligence and exemplary damages --
The facts of the case allege that each parent entrusted their minor children to the control and direction of defendants because defendants marketed themselves as a residential boarding school where children with problems could get an education while receiving instruction and direction in behavior modification for emotional growth and personal development.
The Amended Complaint seeks damages to each student and each parent plaintiff and requests an injunction against further physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of minor children. It requests an injunction against further deceptive advertising. It is asking for an order against destruction or spoliation of evidence.
The Amended Complaint goes on to say student plaintiffs alledgedly witnessed other children being kicked, hit, slammed, beaten, thrown to the ground, and humiliated by teachers, supervisors, and/or staff, that their human rights were violated when Defendants used isolation as a form of punishment, that Defendants often conspired with one parent or guardian to kidnap or take away by force the child from another parent with equal or superior custody, and that Defendants conspired with parents to implement an ?Exit Plan?, which had the effect of compelling the student to remain at the schools past the student?s 18th birthday, despite the alleged torture or inhumane conditions.
The Turley Law Firm is investigating other potential claims. There are no up-front costs to plaintiffs as cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. If you feel you were defrauded or harmed in any way by any WWASPS facility, feel free to contact the Turley Law Firm at 1-800-692-4025, or visit their website and fill out their Evaluation Form at www.wturley.com (http://www.wturley.com).
Additional Links:
Turley Law Firm website:
http://www.wturley.com (http://www.wturley.com)
Henricksen & Henriksen, PC website:
http://www.henriksenlaw.com (http://www.henriksenlaw.com)
Press Releases:
http://webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?SES ... &aId=19171 (http://webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?SESSIONID=&aId=19171)
http://webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?SES ... &aId=17516 (http://webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?SESSIONID=&aId=17516)
helpyourteens.com/news/press_release_mom_defeats_corporate_giant.html
WWASP/WWASPS AFFILIATED PROGRAMS:
As of October 2006, it is believed that WWASP aka WWASPS has affiliations with the following facilities:
? Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (Recently withdrew their affiliation with WWASPS)
? Bethel Girls Academy, Mississippi
? Eagle Point Christian Academy; Mississippi - (fka Bethel Boys Academy)
? Canyon View Park, MT
? Camas Ranch, MT
? Carolina Springs Academy, SC
? Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center for Boys and Cross Creek Manor)
? Darrington Academy, GA
? Help My Teen, UT (Believed to promote and market WWASP/WWASPS/Robert Lichfield-affiliated programs)
? Horizon Academy, NV
? Lifelines Family Services, UT (Believed to promote and market WWASP/WWASPS/Robert Lichfield-affiliated programs)
? Majestic Ranch, UT
? Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here)
? New Beginnings Maternity Home, Utah
? Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica (it is believed the program was set up for 18-22 year olds and that a new program has opened in Costa Rica for pre-teens and teens)
? Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
? Reality Trek, UT
? Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
? Royal Peak Academy, CO (It is believed that Randall Hinton - who admitted using pepper spray on teens - is employed at this facility)
? Sky View Academy, NV
? Spring Creek Lodge, MT
? Teens In Crisis, LLC (Believed to promote and market WWASP/WWASPS/Robert Lichfield-affiliated programs)
? Teen Help, LLC (Believed to promote and market WWASP/WWASPS/Robert Lichfield-affiliated programs)
? Tranquility Bay, Jamaica
The Following WWASP Facilities Have Been Closed:
? Casa by the Sea
? Dundee Ranch Adademy, Costa Rica - raided and closed on May 22, 2003 after authorities confirmed child abuse
? Brightway Hospital, Utah - closed by authorities in 2002 for providing inadequate care and abuse of teenagers
? Morava Academy, Czech Republic - closed in 1998 after authorities confirmed abuse and arrested the directors Glenda (aka Glenn) and Steve Roach
? Sunrise Beach, Cancun Mexico - closed in 1996 after authorities alleged abuse Glenda (aka Glenn) and Steve Roach were directors.
? High Impact, Mexico - closed on the heels of an investigation into abuse
? Paradise Cove, Samoa - closed on the heels of an investigation into abuse --
Defendants named in the Amended Complaint include:
World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools, Inc., Cross Creek Center for Boys, LLC, Cross Creek Manor, LLC, Majestic Ranch Academy, Inc., Academy of Ivy Ridge, Spring Creek Lodge, Inc., High Impact, Dundee Ranch, Casa by the Sea, Tranquility Bay, Carolina Springs Academy, Brightway Adolescent Hospital, Paradise Cove, Resource Realizations Inc., Peacock Enterprises, LLC, Dixie Contract Services, LLC, Premier Educational Systems, LLC, Robert Browning Lichfield Family Partnership, Teens in Crisis, LLC, Teen Help, LLC, R & B Management Group, LLC, R & B Billing, Robert B. Lichfield, Ken Kay, Karr Farnsworth, David Gilcrease, and John Does I through XX.
Related Links
CAICA Website
www.caica.org (http://www.caica.org)
Complaint
caica.org/Wood Complaint.pdf
Amended Complaint
caica.org/First Amended Complaint - Wood.pdf
Contact Information
Isabelle Zehnder
Founder and President
Coalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse (CAICA)
360-903-3951
info@caica.org
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If Whitmore parents read this; do they think: " doesen't all this reads a whole like our civil case against the Sudweeks?"
OH, but CA-CA can't talk about that, right?
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I'm curious how the parties involved in the Turley lawsuit feel about their names being published? Personally, I'm not a party to the lawsuit but if I were, I don't know that I'd be all that comfortable having my identity and my child's identity publicized, but that's just me and like I said, I'm not a party to the lawsuit.
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I am certain that many are very uncomfortable about it, but there is nothing that can be done, as such filings are in fact public documents.
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Yea, but isn't it a bit strange that it's always Izzy who one of the first to splatter everyone's name out there front-and-center?
She could black-out the minor children's names, if she cared to.
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Or at least use initials for the parties involved?
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Buzzkill, why didn't these plaintiffs on the Turley lawsuit join the lawsuit already in motion (the one filed in LA) which also has about 25 plaintiffs? Why two lawsuits????
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P.U.R.E.? Advocating for Children and Families
January 2004
Important Notice of Lawsuit Against WWASPS
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
CLASS/DIRECT ACTION
LAWSUIT AGAINST WWASPS
FRAUD, NEGLECT, ABUSE, INFLICTION OF MENTAL DISTRESS, FALSE IMPRISONMENT, AND CIVIL RACKETEERING
8 WWASP/S PROGRAMS ALREADY CLOSED ON THE HEALS OF GOVERNMENT RAIDS OR INVESTIGATIONS
WWASP/S CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Bell Academy, California (closed)
Brightway Hospital, Utah (closed)
Carolina Springs Academy, South Carolina
Casa by the Sea, Mexico
Cross Creek Center, Utah
Cross Creek Manor, Utah
Dundee Ranch, Costa Rica (raided and closed)
High Impact, Mexico (raided and closed)
Ivy Ridge, New York
Majestic Ranch, Utah
Midwest Academy, Iowa
Morava Academy, Czech Republic (raided and closed)
Pacific View, Mexico
Paradise Cove, Western Samoa (closed)
Red Rock Springs, Utah (closed)
Spring Creek Lodge, Montana
Sunrise Beach, Mexico (raided and closed)
Tranquility Bay, Jamaica
Two highly experienced attorneys (each with over 30 years of trial experience) and resourceful California law firms have agreed to represent the families and children harmed by ANY of the numerous World Wide Association of Specialty Programs (a/k/a WWASP or WWASPS).
ATTORNEY HENRY I. BUSHKIN of Huron, Maki and Johnson and ATTORNEY ED MASRY of Masry & Vititoe, are the lead attorneys for this case. (Attorney Ed Masry is the lawyer portrayed in the movie Erin Brockovich.)
The lawsuits are on a contingency fee basis (meaning you owe nothing if the firm doesn't win).
Call Mr. Rick Wilf (assistant to Attorney Henry Bushkin) at (310) 284-3400 or email at http://www.helpyourteens.com/news/impor ... wasps.html (http://www.helpyourteens.com/news/important_notice_of_lawsuite_against_wwasps.html)
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Is there going to be a trial in the Whitmore civil lawsuit or are these kinds of cases typically settled out of court? It is odd there is nothing on CAICA about the Whitmore parents lawsuit. Is there anything on CAICA about the criminal investigation and the plea arrangement? If not, ISAC has info on their website about this program, including news updates and documents, letters, etc.
http://www.isaccorp.org (http://www.isaccorp.org)
See PRESS RELEASES and WHITMORE documents/files.
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Is there going to be a trial in the Whitmore civil lawsuit or are these kinds of cases typically settled out of court?
http://www.isaccorp.org (http://www.isaccorp.org)
See PRESS RELEASES and WHITMORE documents/files.
http://wwf.fornits.com/viewtopic.php?t=18042 (http://wwf.fornits.com/viewtopic.php?t=18042)
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NO--Izzy doesn't report on the Whitmore case.
you'd have to ask her why not.
Would think and "advocate" would do that--now wouldn't you?
Think maybe her friend Sue Scheff's close connection to Whitmore might be the reason?
Sue Scheff reportedly referred most of those kids to Whitmore Academy....and reportedly continued to refer kids to Whitmore during the criminal investigation and after Cheryl Sudweeks was charged.
Whitmore Academy was on CAICA's "watchlist" at one time; but Izzy removed it. Someone said it was removed about the time that Izzy and Sue Scheff seemed to develop this close relationship they seem to have.
If that is factual--not saying it is--that surely seems unlike something an "advocate against child abuse would do, in my opinion, anyway.
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Isabelle Zehnder issued the following statement about Whitmore and other assertions in a press release. The italized text is Isabelle's response:
? They claim Sue Scheff refers children to abusive programs due to her referrals of children to the Whitmore Academy.
For over 30 years The Whitmore had a successful program with no allegations of abuse.
? They claim Cheryl Sudweeks, owner of the Whitmore Academy, pled guilty to specified charges in a Utah criminal court.
Cheryl did not admit any guilt. There was NO substantiated evidence against the Whitmore. The state admittedly had no case and agreed to a plea in abeyance. An article misstated facts and later corrected their mistakes, claiming Cheryl could never run a youth program in the county for the rest of her life. This is not true and they corrected their error.
? They assert Ms. Scheff makes money from the plight of frightened parents.
Ms. Scheff does not charge the parents for her services. To the contrary, Ms. Scheff is a parent and child advocate.
CAICA Press Release 10-8-06
Has Whitmore been operating 30 years? I don't remember it being around that long but I suppose Isabelle would know better than I given that she wrote this press release.
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Anyone who bashes Sue and Izzy that's fine but i'd rather find the truth for myself rather than going on peoples opinion I think that the whole reason people bash these two women is because they want to blame everyone except the real culprit and that's WWASP. Who are you all against WWASP and what's been done to these kids or the people who are trying with all there might to help this isn't a game of politics in the end it's a game of who gets the word out the loudest and I think Izzy has done a wonderful job with that aspect of this issues with CAICA and so bash them all you want I think this site is infested with WWASP lovers and WWASP employed people for the truth is it's the internet and you don't know who the hell is on the other side. And as for me I don't like WWASP and I think they should be squashed!! :D
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Anyone who bashes Sue and Izzy that's fine but i'd rather find the truth for myself rather than going on peoples opinion I think that the whole reason people bash these two women is because they want to blame everyone except the real culprit and that's WWASP. Who are you all against WWASP and what's been done to these kids or the people who are trying with all there might to help this isn't a game of politics in the end it's a game of who gets the word out the loudest and I think Izzy has done a wonderful job with that aspect of this issues with CAICA and so bash them all you want I think this site is infested with WWASP lovers and WWASP employed people for the truth is it's the internet and you don't know who the hell is on the other side. And as for me I don't like WWASP and I think they should be squashed!! :D
Everybody here is anti-wwasps. However, some of us do NOT believe the solution is to refer kids to OTHER abusive programs. The people you align yourslelf with, do.
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Y.A.W.N. Wake me up when the "I LOVE SUE & IZZIE" show is over.
:roll:
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Anyone who bashes Sue and Izzy that's fine but i'd rather find the truth for myself rather than going on peoples opinion I think that the whole reason people bash these two women is because they want to blame everyone except the real culprit and that's WWASP. Who are you all against WWASP and what's been done to these kids or the people who are trying with all there might to help this isn't a game of politics in the end it's a game of who gets the word out the loudest and I think Izzy has done a wonderful job with that aspect of this issues with CAICA and so bash them all you want I think this site is infested with WWASP lovers and WWASP employed people for the truth is it's the internet and you don't know who the hell is on the other side. And as for me I don't like WWASP and I think they should be squashed!! :D
Everybody here is anti-wwasps. However, some of us do NOT believe the solution is to refer kids to OTHER abusive programs. The people you align yourslelf with, do.
:nworthy: ::kiss:: ::cheers:: ::birthday:: ::bigsmilebounce:: ::heart:: ::hatter:: ::drummer:: ::rocker::
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nah your all WWASP kiss asses I know the truth your just in denial the first step to recover is admitting it. lol
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Sure, everybody hates Sue and Izzie but loves WWASPS. :roll:
Does that make any sense at all? Of course not, so either you are just dumber than rocks or you just aren't real fast on your feet because that was no comeback on your part. It was a brainfart. :rofl:
Look, there's no law that says someone has to like these two people just like there's no law that says someone has to vote a certain way in a general election.
We aren't in a program you know. Group thinking is not mandatory.
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I totally agree!!!!!!!!!
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how much has gotten out about the Texas case?
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What do you mean how much as "gotten out" about the Texas case?
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President of WWASPS Issues Statement in Response to Accusations
WWASPS
10/25/2006 3:57:34 PM
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Ken Kay calls accusations "preposterous"; says that WWASPS will be cleared of charges.
(St George, UT) October 25, 2006 - WWASPS (World Wide Association of Schools and Programs) is an association of schools and programs which helps struggling teens. A school that is within the WWASPS is being sued for alleged misconduct. The president of WWASPS is Ken Kay. He issued the following statement in regard to the recent accusations:
"This lawsuit has been orchestrated by a competitor of WWASPS. The allegations are preposterous. WWASPS? member programs have successfully served over 10,000 teens and families. We have a high parent satisfaction rate and have received thousands of reference letters. For the most part, these allegations are made by a few former students who have very troubled histories. They will be countered by numerous other students and student leaders familiar with these particular students and their situations. We are pleased that also testifying on behalf of the program will be many of the nurses, teachers, staff members, social workers, doctors, and other independent professionals who have worked with or who have provided services to these students. All of these people are under strict legal and professional obligation to report any mistreatment or abuse, such as what is being claimed by this small group of former students. Further testifying on behalf of the program will be numerous parents and independent review agencies that have personally inspected, reviewed, and questioned students at the facilities. WWASPS looks forward to clearing our name in this action and will most likely counter-sue."
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Who would WWASP "counter-sue?" The parents who brought this case....or would WWASP be suing this COMPETITOR?
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Who would WWASP "counter-sue?" The parents who brought this case....or would WWASP be suing this COMPETITOR?
I am guessing it would be the people who first started the class action suit? I don't think they have time to go after each and every person named in the lawsuit, but they will figure out who the shit starters were, then focus on them.
I'm not sure if that will include their competitor P.U.R.E. or not? I suppose if they could prove they had something to do with it they would?
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its great PR too... they cariacature the critics of WWASPS as competitors that have a financial motive... guess sou chef did a great job setting that precedent for parents, huh?
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"WWASPS Back in Court, Again
On Allegations of Child Abuse, Fraud, Breach of Contract, Conspiracy, Gross Negligence, RICO Violations, False Imprisonment, Assault, Battery, and More
Salt Lake City, UT (August 25, 2006) ? Isabelle Zehnder of the Coalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse (CAICA) and Sue Scheff of PURE, learned of the abuses William Chase Wood endured at the hands of the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS). Together with the help of Chase?s mother, Tammy Wood, they were instrumental in securing legal counsel for Chase and his parents. "
This is the initial release about this suit.
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Wonder what THE TWO did that was "instrumental" in helping Mrs. Wood secure legal counsel?
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Beats me, but if you look at their pictures, they kind of look alike. (Scheff and Zehnder, I mean). In my opinion, they could almost pass for twins.
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Really? Can you post their pictures?
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Like side-by-side: that would be really nice.
Wonder if they have ever been in the same place at the same time and "posed together" for a KODAK MOMENT since they seem to be such close little friends.
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Anybody know if it is against the law to parody/spoof someone or something (like a slogan?) Is there an online poop sheet on this topic so I can learn the do's and don'ts?
:lol:
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Ya mean like SPOOF 101?
Hmmm. Ginger might know. She's damn good at that stuff.
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Anyone who bashes Sue and Izzy that's fine but i'd rather find the truth for myself rather than going on peoples opinion I think that the whole reason people bash these two women is because they want to blame everyone except the real culprit and that's WWASP. Who are you all against WWASP and what's been done to these kids or the people who are trying with all there might to help this isn't a game of politics in the end it's a game of who gets the word out the loudest and I think Izzy has done a wonderful job with that aspect of this issues with CAICA and so bash them all you want I think this site is infested with WWASP lovers and WWASP employed people for the truth is it's the internet and you don't know who the hell is on the other side. And as for me I don't like WWASP and I think they should be squashed!!
So your logic is that anyone who has a problem with Sue and Izzy is pro WWASPS?? Wow. That and you almost unreadable post above show how fucking stupid you really are. Let me spell this out for you clearly.
SUE REFERS PARENTS TO ABUSIVE FACILITIES[/color]. She was aware of the allegations of abuse at Whimore, aware that abuse charges had been filed and continued to refer people there. Do you understand that? Does that clear ANYthing up for you yet or are you really that slow?
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Parody's are great when they are "legally correct". Research would be important! Here's an example of a parody that passed the smell test: The author used a well-known slogan from a board game (Monopoly) in a parody (GET OUT OF HELL FREE)
http://www.thisistrue.com/hasbro.html (http://www.thisistrue.com/hasbro.html)
Some More info:
Question: When is parody protected from a charge of trademark infringement?
Answer: Parody is a usage of a mark that pokes fun at the mark and does not confuse the public as to the source of the usage. In determining whether there is infringement the court balances the public interest in free expression against the public interest in avoiding consumer confusion. "A parody must convey two simultaneous--and contradictory messages; that it is the original, but also that it is not the original and is instead a parody. To the extent that it does only the former but not the latter, it is not only a poor parody but also vulnerable under trademark law, since the consumer will be confused." From Cliffs NOtes, Inc. v. Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, 886 F. 2d 490 (2d Cir. 1989)
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Whoa: well....guess that "KODAK MOMENT" thing might not be a good idea, huh?
How about a "brownie picture...polaroid snapshot....digital-little-ole-photo-thingy...walmart-quick-kopie-pic......WHATEVER"
Just wondering if these TWO really do look like twins?
NO parody, intended---whatever that may mean.
Lighten up a bit folks.
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Naw, parodies are fine, in fact, they are what make America great as a free democracy. I just don't know how to do them but plenty of other people do. Political cartoons are also great - especially when the subject is America's losing war on drugs and the billions of dollars wasted keeping small time pot users in prison for years. Just think of all the money taxpayers would save if marijuana was legalized?
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Maybe someone's just camera-shy?
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So what programs of WWASPS was Scheff referring to and was she referring to WWASPS at the same time another Florida mom was referring to WWASPS called Lyn Pretzfield (Sp?) I remember that lady (LP) getting a lot of positive press until she got into some hot water with the law. You can read about LP on PURE's website.
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Sue and Izzy are obviously on here the last couple of days! I think more Sue though. What do you guys think? Not to be answered by Sue or Izzy!
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So what programs of WWASPS was Scheff referring to and was she referring to WWASPS at the same time another Florida mom was referring to WWASPS called Lyn Pretzfield (Sp?) I remember that lady (LP) getting a lot of positive press until she got into some hot water with the law. You can read about LP on PURE's website.
Sue, do you think we are that dumb!
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It's call DEFLECTION, Sue-SUE.
No one cares about some WWASP crook lady, who got WHAT? 10 years probation, and had to pay a bit of "restitution" and do a bit of community service for some insurance fraud?
Lynne Pretzfeld was probably making her BIG BUCKS selling kids into WWASP programs.
Sound familiar, Sue-SUE?
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Back to those "twin pictures" of Izzy and Sue..........
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Sue-Sue, if I were you I would not be concerned about the criminal acts of Lynn Prezfeld if I committed perjury. Martha Stewart did not lie under oath. She only lied to an investigator and attempted to change an email on her secretary's computer.
What you did Sue-Sue with all that lieing under oath and destructing evidence that had been ordered by a federal judge, that will get you way more than 5 months in prison. your in a lot of trouble IMO in your next lawsuit.
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There's all this again:
Did Sue Scheff actually "lie under oath?"
If so, What was the lie?
Did Sue Scheff actually "destroy evidence that she was ordered to produce by a Federal Judge?"
If so, What evidence did she destroy?
Is there another LAWSUIT against, or involving Sue Scheff on the horizon?
If so, who is involved, and where will it take place?
Maybe if someone tells IZZY, then perhaps IZZY will issue a Press Release. That's seems to be how IZZY does things, right?
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What's going on with this? I'm assuming this trial is going to be in Salt Lake City? Is it? Is there a trial date that has been set? This could go on for years.
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Bump
Turley filed a second amended compaint 12-18-06. Apparently they have added quite a few more plaintiffs to the original lawsuit.
http://turleylaw.com/Recent_Filings/200 ... d%2088.pdf (http://turleylaw.com/Recent_Filings/20061218%20Wood%20-%20Complaint%202nd%20Amended%2088.pdf)
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There's all this again:
Did Sue Scheff actually "lie under oath?"
If so, What was the lie?
Did Sue Scheff actually "destroy evidence that she was ordered to produce by a Federal Judge?"
If so, What evidence did she destroy?
Is there another LAWSUIT against, or involving Sue Scheff on the horizon?
If so, who is involved, and where will it take place?
Maybe if someone tells IZZY, then perhaps IZZY will issue a Press Release. That's seems to be how IZZY does things, right?
Can someone give an update on this question over on the PURE/CAICA thread? Thanks!
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Question:
Since Henriksen represented Sue Scheff in the WWASP vs PURE case:
Since the WWASP vs PURE court records indicate that Sue Scheff referred children to WWASP programs AFTER she started PURE:
What if some of the children/parents who end up being victims/plaintiffs in this case were actually referred to their WWASP Programs by Sue Scheff /PURE?
Will Sue Scheff /PURE be any part of this lawsuit as a defendant?
IF SO: Does this attorney, Henriksen have any "conflict of interest" in this case since he reprsented Scheff in the past?
It would seem as if the court records of the WWASP vs PURE case would play a big role in this pending case.
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Holy Cow, that's a damn good question!
I wonder if there are any parents in the Turley lawsuit who were referred by Scheff and if so, WHEN and what programs are involved?