North Carolina landowner says casino business deceived him

A North Carolina landowner who initially agreed to sell around 32 acres of land to a real estate developer now claims that he was duped into accepting the preliminary deal. The complaint was filed against a lawyer who also works as a registered lobbyist for The Cordish Companies, a casino operator based in Baltimore, according to official state filings. The landowner justified his opposition to the lottery and gaming sector by citing his religious views.

 

[adams]

Experiencing deception can be an unsettling ordeal, and I sympathize with the emotions of frustration and betrayal that it can evoke within you. It is crucial for businesses to uphold a sense of transparency and integrity in their transactions.

 

[mosesdera]

Part of business is knowing your partners well to avoid resentments down the road. If the owner had conservative views, casino plans may not have suited. While profits looked good, more care understanding each side from the start may have prevented hard feelings.