When Donald Trump isn't busy getting sued for defaulting on loans, he occasionally finds time to sue other people.
The Los Angeles Times reports that The Donald is suing Rancho Palos Verdes for $100 million for thwarting his efforts to maintain his precious "Trump Image" at the country club he built there five years ago. TMZ chimes in that "Trump is particularly pissed that he's been blocked from building a clubhouse terrace and a row of 12-foot ficus trees to block what he thinks are unsightly houses -- the last thing his putters want to see."
The poster boy of nepotism and grandiosity is accusing the town of fraud and, get this, civil rights violations.
But before you get out that Rosa Parks plaque to bestow on Trump for his battle against prejudice, the city and its residents have a few things to say. Mayor Larry Clark told the Times that the city has tried very hard to work with Donald Trump and he fears the lawsuit is going to anger many residents. One retired citizen added that "I think he just feels rules aren't made for him. He expects them to say he can do it because he's Donald Trump."
Trump has been the victim of an endless litany of atrocities. For instance, they wouldn't let him rename a road after himself. Hello? Haven't these people heard of the Civil Rights Act?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 12)
12-22-2008 @ 3:57PM
Jeff said...
Trump will do anything to get his name in papers. Most know he is just a posturing fool with a ridiculous hairdo - he is a joke
12-22-2008 @ 4:30PM
jlee5050 said...
he's also running out of money... that's why he's suing... he's done...
12-22-2008 @ 4:04PM
BHarrison said...
Hopefully the City has countersued for an equal amount; and that Donald will lose.
If Trump can't con people into investing into his "projects" or gambling in his casinos, then it looks like he will just sue them to get their money. "Suing an entire town" for this amount of money over these matters is ridiculaous . . . the sheer arrogance of it all.
Hopefully the City will get a big jusdgement against him.
12-22-2008 @ 4:13PM
ricky said...
Go Don go.
12-22-2008 @ 4:20PM
bill said...
donald is a joke who isnt funny. with a head the size of his im surpruised he doesnt float around the world.
12-22-2008 @ 5:00PM
CITIZENS RIGHTS said...
Maybe more people should start sueing towns and cities, there all getting out of control. Whe did people start loosing there rights as property owners. There are so many power hungry building official out there. They look for any reason to bust people backs. if what you are doing doesn't affect your neighbors lifes or property value. I say it my property I'll do what I want. This is America not Russia.
12-23-2008 @ 6:28AM
maggie said...
It's a pyramid scheme - and it is illegal.
12-23-2008 @ 6:28AM
Gil said...
Trump is a chump. Tight credit and spiraling real estate values have put a crimp in his panties. This guy specializes in hype, smoke and mirrors. He does anything he can to get in front of a camera in an effort to keep his self promoted hot bag of wind machine operational. He jitters around like a fart in a hot skillet. No substance or form, just BS. If you invest money with this guy, you deserve what you get.
12-23-2008 @ 6:32AM
Matt said...
Mr Trump, there is a God above and you're not Him. It's obvious these people see it as being wrong, why can't you? Stop using tax payer money so you'll pay less, and start becoming a better person and think about others more.
12-23-2008 @ 6:43AM
Trisha said...
Well..."R" besides using valuable space and not being on the "Topic" Have you ever heard of the Pryamid Scheme..............What you are purposing is illegal............You are a moron
12-23-2008 @ 6:54AM
Nick Karides said...
His arrogance and pompousness never ceases to amaze me and I'm sure these personality traits carry over to his personal life- how does his wife put up with him lol!
12-23-2008 @ 6:58AM
bill west said...
AOL: don't give this pompous ass any more free publicity...why doesn't he just join up with the Governor of Illinois, and they can share a cell...
12-23-2008 @ 7:16AM
RONNIE said...
IT SEEMS TO ME ,THAT THE WEALTHY OF THIS NATION HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO BUT SCREW WITH THE PEOPLE. ARE YOU PEOPLE BORED?? ARNOLD THE TERMINATOR WANTS TO CHANGE THE CONSTITUION TO CONFORM TO HIS FUTURE EGO, MIKIE DOOM-N-GLOOMBERGER, JUST WANTS TO KEEP RAISING TAXES OF THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK(BY THE WAY HE IS A BOSTONIAN), CAROLINE KENNEDY ,NOW AFTER ALL THESE YAERS WANTS TO THROW HER HAT INTO THE POLITICAL ARENA( JUST ONE BORED HOUSEWIFE).. TOP CEO'S OF THE BANKING,INSURANCE,AND POLITICAL VENUES JUST KEEP DICKING THE ECONOMIC STRUCTURE OF THIS ONCE GREAT NATION,WILL ALL YOU DICK HEADS ,,,PLEASE JUST GO AWAY TO SOME REMOTE ISLAND ,AND PLAY WITH YOURSELVES YOUR SELF SERVING GAMES.THE GAME ,"BEND OVER AND I'LL DRIVE YOU HOME ",WOULD BE A START.
12-23-2008 @ 7:25AM
Momma Dukes said...
Yea ok LMAO....he who thinks he is king wants to be crowned bull its green greed just a way to try and get more money, in this world of reccession he's scared hes gonna go down ....looser
12-23-2008 @ 7:46AM
Laura said...
PEOPLE GET READY JESUS IS COMING!
12-23-2008 @ 7:50AM
Lin said...
I disagree, having known Mr. Trump from living in Florida. We are talking about a row of 12 ficus trees here , not him putting people out on the streets. Trees add to the environment and to the decor of the community. It's just an attempt to wake up the people blocking his planting 12 trees, not to really get money. Just like flying his flag in Palm Beach. They deemed it "too big" but he was just showing his patriotism.
12-23-2008 @ 7:47AM
B said...
When Mr. Trump was a youngster, at his Dad's work site in Brooklyn, NY...My father worked for the senior Mr. Trump...My Dad ran the backhoes for the job... Donald was on the site... my dad got off the machine for a second to check something and the young Donald climbed on the machine...my dad told him to get off the running machine...he didn't listen so my dad took him off the machine smacked him on his butt and told him to go get his father...which apparently he did and the father was apoligetic to myb dad for Donald not listening. You do have to give Mr. Donald Trump some credit...you do not read about his children being scandilous, showing thier parts in and out of limos, drinking brawls, drug problems...so he must be doing some part of his life correctly.....
12-23-2008 @ 7:51AM
Lin said...
Laura #12, the Bible says that Jesus will come like a thief in the night. NO ONE will know the time, the hour or the date. The world has certainly seen more corruption, especially in the times that Christians were persecuted and thrown to be eaten by lions for the enjoyment of others. Enjoy your nice warm home and freedom religion. We are hardly persecuted in this country and greatly blessed. Whether we have as much money as Donald Trump or not.
12-23-2008 @ 7:51AM
Mikey the Nail said...
Bottom line: This is not a place where you can buy land and just do whatever you want with it. Trump knew or should have known this when he bought into the area. Land use ritzy-titsy places like this is highly regulated, and the regulations have to be followed...by everyone.
On the other hand, the other Bottom Line is that might often really does make right. When this is all over, the rich folks of "Rancho Palos Verdes" may very well find they have been "outsnooted" by a snootier snooter!
12-23-2008 @ 7:52AM
Curtis said...
pay him because his civil rights are white. It is mine that you think don't matter.