Tecoma McDonald's protestors say they have been given Supreme Court writs demanding damages Anti McDonalds development protestors in Tecoma. Picture: Steve Tanner Source: Leader PROTESTORS at the Tecoma McDonald's site in the Dandenong Ranges say they have been slapped with Supreme Court writs demanding damages for delaying construction of the controversial development. Garry Muratore, spokesman for the "No Maccas in Tecoma" group said two protestors were served last night and the document named eight individuals. The injunction reportedly claims costs for security and building delays, in a move the protestors are labelling more "bully boy tactics" and corporate thuggery. "They have warned us off the site, they are claiming damages including delay costs and cost of security, which we have been told is costing $30k a week," Mr Muratore said. They are just thugs, it is just intimidation. The anti-maccas protestor said they have dealt with weeks of intimidation including menace from private security hired by McDonald's to guard the site. Over 3000 people attended a rally against McDonald's in Tecoma on March 2, 2013. "During the first week we have guys in balaclavas saying "we will break your fingers and teeth when the police leave" he said. It comes as two native birds could be a further hurdle for the fast food outlet's construction. Two spur-winged plovers have been spotted regularly at the site by birdwatchers, who believe they are ready to lay their eggs and nest there. All native birds are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975 and it is illegal to kill birds, or to interfere with their nests containing eggs or young, without a permit or authority. Criminal defence lawyer Rob Starry is currently meeting with protestors to decide where they will go from here, but Mr Muratore said they have had many offers of support from QC's and the business community. McDonalds stop work at Tecoma "We had a guy pull over outside the site this morning, in a business suit and tie, not some feral hippie and say "here's $250, stop the bastards, I'll be back with more money and friends," it brought a tear to my eye," Mr Muratore said. The Herald Sun has contacted McDonald's for comment.