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The lawsuit alleged that Colony Ridge Development violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Fair Housing Act by targeting Hispanic consumers with predatory seller-financing practices.
Texas judge dismisses Colony Ridge discrimination lawsuit
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A Texas judge dismissed a discrimination lawsuit against a developer, criticizing a proposed settlement allocating funds to infrastructure and immigration enforcement rather than direct victim compensation. The lawsuit alleged predatory lending practices targeting Hispanic consumers and misrepresentation of property amenities. The court expressed concern that the settlement could exacerbate harm to the intended beneficiaries.
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