Hualapai ‘couldn’t keep up’ after taking over Skywalk

“That eminent domain seizure, however, is one of many points of contention with Skywalk developer David Jin, who is locked in a legal battle with the tribe that’s worth millions of dollars.Jin’s attorney, Mark Tratos, jumped on Counts’ statement.

“If we’re going to be successful, we have to manage our own resources.”

Jin’s company, Grand Canyon Skywalk Development, and the Hualapai Tribe’s company, Sa’ Nyu Wa, have been battling over who is responsible for finishing the visitor center at the tourist attraction and how to split the proceeds of the ticket sales for the last four years. The Skywalk is a glass walkway that juts out from the rim of the Grand Canyon. “

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Adams-Ockrassa, Suzanne. Daily Miner 16 May 2013.