I have no dog in this fight, but the problem seems to be, based on DP's statements, with ARA not honoring their contract with DP. Everything seems to stem from ARA's actions as far as we know.
So why not offer to team up with DP, get the real story (confirm what they are saying), and use all this motivation to make this happen to file a suit with DP against ARA? Force ARA to honor their contract!
I know there are trust issues with DP, but in the end we want to support pinball, get the machines, and hopefully move in a positive direction?