A Lien on Cinderella's Castle ? ? ?

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I got this from Laughingplace.com . . . this article came from local6.com . . .

Company Files Lien Against Cinderella's Castle
Disney Says Lien In Process Of Being Withdrawn


ORLANDO, Fla. -- A lien has been filed against the crown jewel of Disney's Magic Kingdom -- Cinderella's Castle -- Local 6 News reported Thursday.

Specialty Products and Insulation told Local 6 News that it's owed money for materials that they provided for the castle's recent makeover.

To ensure that a contractor will pay them, the company filed a construction lien for $3,984.87 against Magic Kingdom Cinderella's Castle.

SPI said the money is for materials it used to build a new stage outside the castle where Disney characters sing and dance. The castle was also upgraded with ornate decorations, tile mosaics and a deluxe bathroom.

If Disney ever tried to sell the castle -- something it said it has no plans of doing -- the subcontractor would likely have to be paid before the deal could finalized, Local 6 News reported.

For the record, Disney does not owe SPI any money; the dispute is between SPI and the contractor that hired it, Local 6 News reported.

Local 6 News also reported that liens similar to this one are common in the construction industry, and in recent years, liens were placed against other Disney structures such as It's a Small World, Haunted Mansion, Spaceship Earth and Expedition Everest.

Disney officials told Local 6 News that the subcontractor in this instance had no legal right to stake a claim on Cinderella's Castle, and the lien is in the process of being withdrawn.


Is this nuts or what ? ? ?
 
The media will run anything for attention.
 
I saw this on the local news 2 days ago, thought it was hilarious
 

I don't blame the paper for running the story, as it's certainly an unusual piece of property, but this sounds like an ordinary dispute between a subcontractor and the general contractor over payment. I'm sure Disney's contract with the GC required the GC to bond over this or something so that the castle stays lien-free while the contractors fight over the money.
 
So Cinderella's Castle has been renamed The Leaning Castle of Orlando

(sorry couldn't resist)
 


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