This story is delectably karmic. Remember the Huntingdon Valley swim club? This is the swimming pool that got its panties in a twist after 56 Latino and black children dared to swim in their pool this past summer. Now they are filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. That’s right, they are closing shop and selling everything. The swim club was forced into the red due to mounting legal bills due to discrimination suits stemming from their segregationist policy.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports,
The club’s legal problems stem from its revoked deal with Creative Steps [day camp], an arrangement that has evolved into an ongoing investigation of alleged racism by the state Human Relations Commission, one filed lawsuit, and the threat of more litigation.In September, the state agency concluded that the club had engaged in racial discrimination and proposed a fine of up to $50,000 to address one child’s complaint. The Human Relations Commission still is investigating other claims and has not scheduled a public hearing, spokeswoman Shannon Powers said.
A federal class-action lawsuit filed by several children and a parent has been placed on hold by the bankruptcy filing. But plaintiffs attorney Brian R. Mildenberg said he plans to ask a court to let the case move forward.
