From the beginning – How – Why -What -Where – Who
Note: I’m a pro se plaintiff (representing myself). Nothing here is legal advice. All allegations described below are allegations, not findings by the Court. Wherever possible I link to public court filings so you can read the primary sources.
Is it legal to say I’m suing Delaware North? Can I link to my case?
Yes. In the United States you can truthfully state that you’ve filed a lawsuit and link to public court records. To stay safe: don’t publish anything under seal, don’t post settlement communications, and don’t include other people’s sensitive personal info. (Quick safety checklist at the end.)
WHO
I’m Richard J. Dynas, and I’ve brought a federal civil action naming Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and related parties as defendants. I’m pursuing the case pro se (without a lawyer) because I believe the facts matter and should be told plainly.
WHAT
A federal lawsuit asserting claims under RICO and related statutes. In plain English: I allege a pattern of wrongful conduct that harmed me. The details live in the filings; the Court will ultimately decide what’s proven.
- Case title: Dynas v. Delaware North Companies, Incorporated, et al.
- Court: U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
- Case No.: 1:25-cv-00606
- Filed: July 11, 2025
Public docket link:
- PACER (official, requires login) — search by case number 1:25-cv-00606
- PacerMonitor (public summary) — add the link here once you copy it: View the docket on PacerMonitor
Tip: if you don’t use PACER, PacerMonitor or CourtListener often have public pages you can share.
WHY
Because I believe powerful organizations must play by the rules. My filings describe conduct I contend crossed legal lines. Publishing this blog is my way to keep the story transparent and to hold myself accountable to the facts I put before the Court.
HOW (what’s happened so far)
Here’s a short timeline drawn from the docket:
- Jul 11, 2025: Complaint filed in federal court (W.D.N.Y.).
- Aug 22, 2025: Court holds a hearing; issues orders addressing sealing and scheduling.
- Sep–Oct 2025: Briefing continues (motions, responses, exhibits).
- Oct 6, 2025: Delaware North files a renewed motion to dismiss; briefing schedule set.
- Ongoing: Additional filings and exhibits submitted; the Court will decide next steps.
I’ll update this timeline as orders issue and filings land.
WHERE
- Court: U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (Buffalo).
- Judge: Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo.
WHAT’S NEXT
- I’ll post plain-English summaries of new filings.
- I’ll maintain a single Case Timeline page linking to public documents.
- I’ll add a separate Exhibits page with short explanations and the public PDFs.
FAQ (quick hits)
Are these statements proven?
Not yet. Allegations are claims; the Court decides what’s proven after motions and evidence.
Why publish a blog?
To keep a clear public record, in my own words, with links to the actual documents.
Can I share this?
Yes—please share the public links to filings so people can read primary sources.
Safety & Fairness Checklist (how I’ll keep this blog legal)
- ✅ I will link to public records; I won’t publish anything sealed or covered by a protective order.
- ✅ I won’t post settlement communications (Rule 408) or private contact details (see Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2 on redactions).
- ✅ I’ll label statements about the case as allegations until a court rules.
- ✅ I’ll avoid speculating about people’s private lives; I’ll stick to documents and dates.
- ✅ If I correct something, I’ll note the correction and the date.
Follow the Case
- Case No.: 1:25-cv-00606
- Public docket: Dynas v Delaware North
- Contact: richard@richarddynas.com
