Accusing the carpenters' union of "prolonged and
coordinated violent, illegal, and extortionate conduct," the Pennsylvania
Convention Center Authority Thursday filed a racketeering lawsuit against the
union.
"The complaint seeks to recover more than $1 million
in damages inflicted on the [Authority] by the Carpenters union," the
convention center's chief executive John McNichol said in a statement.
The Board considers these to be very serious charges as
outlined in the complaint," he said.
The suit names union leader Edward Coryell and his son
Edward Coryell Jr., along with various shop stewards and other unknown
participants in various protests.
No comment was immediately available from the
Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters.
The lawsuit said union members intimidated center
managers by videotaping them and disrupting shows with traffic-blocking
protests.
Particularly highlighted in the lawsuit were alleged
disruptions that occurred during the Philadelphia Auto Show in January.
Source: Philly.com
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