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56 Olive Dell Residents Sue Owners Over Clothing Mandate and Alleged Neglect

Plaintiffs say new management converted the historic naturist community into a clothing‑required RV park to force out vulnerable residents.

Overview

  • The mass tort filed in San Bernardino County Superior Court names 56 current and former residents and seeks at least $5 million in damages.
  • The suit alleges civil-rights violations, unfair business practices, financial elder abuse, labor violations, negligence and breach of contract tied to a January 2025 clothing rule.
  • Plaintiffs say owners replaced electric meters, raised charges, halted trash pickup and water upkeep, and let amenities like the pool and sauna fall into disrepair.
  • Management has disputed the allegations, with the property manager accusing tenants of vandalism and nonpayment; owners and their attorney have not provided detailed comment.
  • A hearing is due Sept. 29, 2025, as residents describe a dwindling community traumatized by last year’s double‑homicide case and by alleged efforts to rebrand the park to bypass mobilehome protections.