By Ahwatukee Foothills News
An unexpected snag stopped the attorney for two homeowners suing the owner of the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course from proceeding with a move to hold him in contempt and have him pay a $500,000 penalty.
While lawyers were ready for a two-hour hearing before Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Alison Bachus last Wednesday, the judge stunned them by announcing she was recusing herself because one of the plaintiff’s witnesses was the best man at her wedding.
Attorney Tim Barnes, who represents the homeowners in a suit against course owner Wilson Gee and his company, ALCR, had planned to call golf course architect Gary Panks, who designed the course more than 40 years ago.