Guidotti v. Narconon Gulf Coast, Inc.; Blu by the Sea, LLC; ABLE; Narconon Int.; Narconon EUS; et. al

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Lucy Guidotti
v.
Narconon Gulf Coast, Inc.; Blu by the Sea, LLC; Association for Better Living and Education International; Narconon International; Narconon Eastern United States and Does 1-100, Roe Corporations I – X, inclusive

Filed under: Blu By the Sea, Destin, FL, Florida, Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment, Narconon Gulf Coast, United States

Court: United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
Case Number: 3:14-cv-00683-MCR-CJK
Date: December 22, 2014
Plaintiff's Attorney(s): Ryan A. Hamilton and Jeffrey M. Stephens
Defendant's Attorney(s):
Disposition: Ongoing

Summary:

The plaintiff in this case (Lucy Guidotti) found the website www.gulfcoastdrugrehab.com while conducting an internet search for an alcohol and drug rehab. She alleges this website was for Defendant Narconon Gulf Coast Rehab, although the website advertised the facility only as “Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment” and made no mention of Narconon. The website advertised a 90% success rate, a sauna program that reduced or eliminated drug cravings, individualized treatment, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Lucy called the number listed on the website and spoke to Deborah Ross who reiterated what was advertised on the website, but added that the facility had highly trained psychiatric specialists, a cure for panic attacks, and medical supervision at all times. Lucy paid $40,000 and entered treatment at Narconon Gulf Coast.

After starting the program, Lucy claims she saw no highly trained psychiatric specialists, received no continuous medical supervision or cognitive behavioral therapy, and her panic attacks worsened. In fact, she left the program due to medical problems experienced during the sauna portion of the program.

The plaintiff makes claims for relief under Civil RICO for Mail and Wire Fraud, Breach of Oral Contract, Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Florida Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Misleading Advertising, Negligence, and Unjust Enrichment.

Additional Info:

Local Link(s) to Lawsuit Documents:

http://narcononreviews.net/documents/narconon_lawsuits/Lawsuit-Florida-3-14-cv-00683-MCR-CJK-2014-12-22-Guidotti-Complaint.pdf

Alternate Link(s) to Lawsuit Documents:

More information about these Narconon locations:
Blu By the Sea, Destin, FL, Florida, Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment, Narconon Gulf Coast, United States