Tribe vows lawsuit if casino plan advances

This story was filed on October 10, 2012

The Associated Press MEDFORD – The general counsel of the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe says it’s a safe bet that another tribe’s effort to build a casino in Medford will trigger lawsuits. The Coquille Indian Tribe has purchased two properties and leased another in Medford. It plans …

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