It wasn't about the issue, per se, it was about the person brining the claim. Which seems like nonsense to me. As you say, these are matters of illegality.

I would like to see the specific paperwork stating who can bring on the claims. A newspaper article can lie about that fact to shield their School Board buddies.

And what could be the rules in one area might not apply for another area.

In short, the wait and see shall apply here. My friend knows the group and he trusts that they did their homework.