On Friday, May 17, the United States District Court found in favor of Gotion Inc. following the filing of a preliminary injunction. 

Green Township will have to comply with the original project development agreement signed on Aug. 22, 2023, by the five previous board members, who were all recalled last November.

The case was originally filed in March. Federal judge Jane M. Beckering was assigned to the case in the Southern Division of the Western District of Michigan court.

“In sum, the Court determines that the balance of the factors weighs in favor of issuing a preliminary injunction directing the Township to comply with its obligations under the Development Agreement,” Beckering wrote in case findings. 

The conclusion of case stated the three defense arguments by Green Charter Township, including Supervisor Chapman not being authorized to both finalize and execute the agreement, the consideration for illusory promises in the contract, and an appeal to the legislative and constitutional concerns were all found to not be supported by records.

“We are pleased by the court's decision to grant this injunction and look forward to working with the township to move the project forward,” Chuck Thelen, vice president of Gotion Inc., said in a statement.

Green Township supervisor Jason Kruse has not responded for comment at this time.