The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority announced today that former Hollywood studio mogul Ronald M. Meyer cannot demand a jury trial in connection with a $2.8 million gaming debt lawsuit. The ruling stems from tribal law, which does not permit civil jury trials, as well as the nature of Meyer’s defenses, which do not qualify for jury consideration under Connecticut state law.
The authority filed an objection Tuesday in New London Superior Court, emphasizing that Meyer’s installment payment agreement is governed by Mohegan tribal law. As part of the agreement, the former NBCUniversal vice chairman consented to a choice-of-law provision.
“The laws of the Mohegan Tribe do not provide for jury trials of any…