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The tribal business that succeeded Jin in managing the Skywalk filed for bankruptcy after an arbitrator awarded Jin more than $28.5 million in the contract dispute. The judgment is being appealed. Jin also filed a federal defamation suit against tribal Chairwoman Sherry Counts, the tribe's public relations firm and other tribal members. On Friday, Counts issued a statement offering condolences and sympathy on behalf of the Hualapai people to Jin's family. "Our thoughts are with Yvonne, Michael and Catherine at this very difficult time," she said. Attorney Mark Tratos in Las Vegas represents Grand Canyon Skywalk Development. Jin was not part of a recent dispute involving the Hualapai Tribe and a neighboring property owner over payments for access on the main road to the Skywalk. Jin's wife and business partner, Yvonne Jin, will take over ownership responsibilities of Grand Canyon Skywalk Development, Oriental Tours and Y-Travel, Weissman said. Hualapai tribal member Ted Quasula, Jin's longtime business associate, will continue to manage Grand Canyon Skywalk Development. "The Grand Canyon Skywalk will be David's legacy for eternity," Quasula said in the company statement.
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