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Was the restraining order against 73-year old lady Lucienne Skogen by GRF/PCM a reflective or contemplative action? “This was an action that was contemplated as a result of several threatening emails directed to PCM staff members,” 46-year old and PCM spokesperson Wendy Bucknum, writes in an email to Laguna Woods residents, implying a high degree of contemplation.

In the article titled October 15, Day of Reckoning for LWV Threatening Emails, published by the CotoBuzz Journal, we wrote that "the action Ms Bucknum refers to is the one the management company running Laguna Woods Village took by seeking a restraining order against Lucienne Skogen" On Sept. 19, the court denied the restraining order, pending a hearing scheduled for 10 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Laguna Hills courthouse, where we were expecting a packed house of so-called disgruntled homeowners and Skogen supporters - unfortunately for those looking forward to the spectacle will be disappointed, as according to court records, PCM requested dismissal without prejudice earlier today.

We asked Ms. Buknum if the idea that Ms. Skogen may be considering a counter-suit influenced PCM's decision, but we have not heard from PCM and or Ms. Buknum. Although Ms. Skogen has not decided whether she will prceed with a counter suit, she summarized the latest action

....true to form, PCM backed down. Case was dismissed today. I was never served any papers. PCM attorneys wanted me to sign some statementbut I refused. I was not guilty of anything and they know it.

But I guess they know this action of theirs backfired. They are truly embarrassed by their action. Instead of shutting me up, more residents are aware of their shenanigans than ever. They didn't want any more publicity, I guess. Many people were ready to go to court with me next Wednesday. Each one was ready to testify against PCM. Must be around 100 people thus far who told me they'd be there.

Some of these residents want me to file a lawsuit against PCM for harassment, etc. as well as an anti-SLAPP lawsuit. It's something I'm considering but haven't decided yet.

Another item that came to light in all this, attorneys representing PCM, Inc. and PCM of California, Inc are guilty of conflict of interest. They are Hart, King & Coldren law firm. They are the attorneys for each of our boards. Last year I remember Bill Hart swearing that his firm did not represent PCM in any way, that that would be a conflict of interest. So what do they call this?

Just interesting how so many things are coming to light. Many people have given me copies of documents relating to unlawful acts by PCM. It's just a matter of time before they either resign or get convicted of fraud and serve time in the hoosegow, in either case they would no longer be here abusing the senior residents of our community. Lou Skogen

As previously noted, we have not heard from PCM or GRF. If the Golden Rain Foundation board members have approved PCM actions against Ms. Skogen, why is it no one is willing to have an open discussion on the subject. If Ms. Skogen is a threat, why not proceed with the action? Was the action a reflective or contemplative action? Or was this a senior moment, or a moment the threat seniors?

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