Hammond Code Enforcement Inv files Federal Litigation

justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

Lake County Democratic Chairman and Hammond Mayor is an attorney, right? Or is it he believes he is above the law?

Tom in June of 2013, walked into Hammond Code's Department and told two African American women, both seasoned, tenured employees they were going to be come secretaries. Despite what their contract reads, least senior could be detailed if most senior chose not to accept the assignment. Tom made those changes.

Now from what has been written about the litigation, this Notre Dame law school graduate, reportedly chose to bring on a mid 20 year old white male to replace one of the displaced CE Investigators/Agents or what ever they call them, because of his political work.

This case will be successful with a settlement, but it is not the issue. June of 2013 is when Hammond Code Enforcement was actively dealing with 644 Sibley which resulted in the death of 3 children. Removing two, experienced, seasoned Code Enforcement Officers and then illegally, selectively demoting them points to politicization of Code Enforcement and I believe was one of the additional factors, which contributed to the loss of 3 African American Children.

NO ONE IN THE MEDIA IS DEMANDING AN INDEPENDENT INQUIRY, ON THE MISSTEPS WHICH HAPPENED. IS IT BECAUSE THE THREE CHILDREN WERE AFRICAN AMERICAN-BLACK?

Tom just cost Hammond $200,000 smakers in its HUD paid voucher program because of the statements he made.
Press release:
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2014/HUDNo.14-008

The HUD vs Hammond Settlement. It appears, the city, because of McDermott's PUBLIC STATEMENTS, he and Hammond were forced into a settlement, other wise the city would have been taken to court, and Tom's Statements would have been for ever moralized in legal documents, to be published, showing what a racist the man really is.
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=HammondHA_12-23-13.pdf

One last thing about the HUD settlement, McDermott Jr was reallocating the HUD Housing Voucher Program funds for some other unaccounted for use. The settlement wordage includes a provision 97% of the funds will be used for the HAA Voucher program.

Tom will also have to make a public statement acknowledging the merits of the program.

J. Woods vs Hammond, Thomas McDermott Jr, et. al.

Neometric · **Joined:** Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:29 pm **Posts:** 630

Lots a moollah being paid out

sparks · **Joined:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:17 pm **Posts:** 3800

This is the second thread you've started about this lawsuit in the last few days. How many threads will you start once the lawsuit is dismissed?

justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

sparks wrote:

This is the second thread you've started about this lawsuit in the last few days. How many threads will you start once the lawsuit is dismissed?

This suit won't be dismissed, it may be quietly settled, but it won't be dismissed. Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr will never allow himself to get to the witness stand, so people could witness a direct examination on him.

Unfortunately pal, you're going to have to pay for the settlement.

justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

Neometric wrote:

Lots a moollah being paid out

Much of it because of Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr actions.

Sorta a dumb move by Jr, don't you think so Neo?

Neometric · **Joined:** Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:29 pm **Posts:** 630

I dont know smart or dumb, but the it is also the legal fees of late. I wonder how much is being paid out for Hammond sanitary district litigation?

sparks · **Joined:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:17 pm **Posts:** 3800

justcallmetommy wrote:

sparks wrote:

This is the second thread you've started about this lawsuit in the last few days. How many threads will you start once the lawsuit is dismissed?

This suit won't be dismissed, it may be quietly settled, but it won't be dismissed. Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr will never allow himself to get to the witness stand, so people could witness a direct examination on him.

Unfortunately pal, you're going to have to pay for the settlement.

So far, all you've posted is a copy of the lawsuit, which doesn't contain any evidence to show whether the suit has any merit. So far, Sonia Moreno-Avalos has filed 4 separate "pro se" suits against the city for the same property, one of which has already been tossed out by the judge. It's just a matter of time before the other three suffer a similar fate because she clearly lacks the legal knowledge to represent herself. Maybe you could underwrite her legal fees like when you bought another poster a computer? That turned out to be some well spent money, didn't it Chuckie? Pretending to be an attorney on the internet doesn't give someone the skills to file a suit that judges will take seriously.

Tiger1 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 09, 2014 5:07 pm

Neometric wrote:

I dont know smart or dumb, but the it is also the legal fees of late. I wonder how much is being paid out for Hammond sanitary district litigation?

Another deep pocket. Everyone hide your piggy banks ! :shock:

mike3775 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:52 pm **Posts:** 2573

sparks wrote:

justcallmetommy wrote:

sparks wrote:

This is the second thread you've started about this lawsuit in the last few days. How many threads will you start once the lawsuit is dismissed?

This suit won't be dismissed, it may be quietly settled, but it won't be dismissed. Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr will never allow himself to get to the witness stand, so people could witness a direct examination on him.

Unfortunately pal, you're going to have to pay for the settlement.

So far, all you've posted is a copy of the lawsuit, which doesn't contain any evidence to show whether the suit has any merit. So far, Sonia Moreno-Avalos has filed 4 separate "pro se" suits against the city for the same property, one of which has already been tossed out by the judge. It's just a matter of time before the other three suffer a similar fate because she clearly lacks the legal knowledge to represent herself. Maybe you could underwrite her legal fees like when you bought another poster a computer? That turned out to be some well spent money, didn't it Chuckie? Pretending to be an attorney on the internet doesn't give someone the skills to file a suit that judges will take seriously.

LOL.

I seem to recall you saying the very same thing about a certain Fed lawsuit against George Van Till as well. In fact, you basically parroted what his own attorney said several times.

BTW, where is George today? Oh yeah, FEDERAL PRISON

sparks · **Joined:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:17 pm **Posts:** 3800

sparks wrote:

This is the second thread you've started about this lawsuit in the last few days. How many threads will you start once the lawsuit is dismissed?

justcallmetommy wrote:

This suit won't be dismissed, it may be quietly settled, but it won't be dismissed. Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr will never allow himself to get to the witness stand, so people could witness a direct examination on him.

Unfortunately pal, you're going to have to pay for the settlement.

sparks wrote:

So far, all you've posted is a copy of the lawsuit, which doesn't contain any evidence to show whether the suit has any merit. So far, Sonia Moreno-Avalos has filed 4 separate "pro se" suits against the city for the same property, one of which has already been tossed out by the judge. It's just a matter of time before the other three suffer a similar fate because she clearly lacks the legal knowledge to represent herself. Maybe you could underwrite her legal fees like when you bought another poster a computer? That turned out to be some well spent money, didn't it Chuckie? Pretending to be an attorney on the internet doesn't give someone the skills to file a suit that judges will take seriously.

mike3775 wrote:

LOL.
I seem to recall you saying the very same thing about a certain Fed lawsuit against George Van Till as well. In fact, you basically parroted what his own attorney said several times.
BTW, where is George today? Oh yeah, FEDERAL PRISON

You are confusing me with someone else pal. In this thread I predicted George Van Til would be convicted. The feds had boxes of evidence and witnesses that could prove their case. Van Til was the only one who believed he could get out of it. I knew he was toast as soon as they charged him and revealed their case against him.
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=11053&p=147497&hilit=van+til&sid=cf92406eb16ae10f1e2d6784f803c375#p147497
This thread is also worth reading because Tiger1 once again proves how clueless she is. Her prediction that Philpot would just get a slap on the wrist is a joke. Not only did he do a year and a half in jail, but he lost his medical license and his license to practice law.

LaughingAtLakeCo · **Joined:** Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:22 pm **Posts:** 1435

Careful now Spunky. Before you go jutting out your chest a little too far remember that as soon as Mssrs. Philpot and Van Til get out of prison, it is as likely as not that they will be your co-workers, if not your bosses. All that need be done is to get some online home inspection certificate and fellate the right LC politicians and you will be opening doors, carrying coats, and filling coffee cups for the both of them.

justcallmetommy · **Joined:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:25 pm **Posts:** 5662

So Thomas McDermott Jr has to say he is not a racist.

Why not ask the African American Code Enforcement personnel who were demoted to secretarial status, because Tom needed to hire a couple of guys who would help him politically.

What is this going to cost Hammond Residents..... Tom is gonna attempt to settle this out of court, but I think some one on this case has strong feelings towards Jr.

They are going to help his run for re election.

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