As many of you know, I am currently involved in a legal dispute with Rod Sacharnoski, owner of Juko-Kai, International, a martial arts organization, based on a much earlier post here on e-Budo.com. I have posted the court documents and status on my web site at Juko Kai legal issues
According to Juko Kai newsletters, Rod Sacharnoski has raised $10,000 for his "legal defense fund." The name is a bit strange since Rod is the plaintiff in the original complaint. However, he was recently served with a summons while teaching a class at Nick Chamberlain's Kenpo Karate dojo in Dallas, TX, to answer my complaints of telephone harrassment and forgery.
I am paying all my legal expenses out of my own pocket. If interested in contributing to my legal defense fund, please contact me at don@e-budokai.com. I am also considering amending my complaint to include several other prominent members of Juko Kai.
The following is the current status:
Libel/Slander Complaint-Rod Sacharnoski (plaintiff) vs. Don Cunningham and Jeff Boler (defendants)
On June 4, 2003, the court heard defendant's motion for change of venue. The Cook County judge ordered the case transferred to DuPage County Court. As of this date (Aug. 18, 2003), the plaintiff has not yet paid the copying fee ($65) in Cook County Court or the filing fee ($250) in DuPage County Court to have the case transferred per the judge's order.
Telephone Harrassment/Forgery Complaint-Don Cunningham (plaintiff) vs. Rod Sacharnoski (defendant)
On Aug. 11, 2003, defendant was served with the summons to appear and answer this complaint on Aug. 19, 2003, in DuPage County Court.