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Miami Nightlife Mogul Files $28 Million Lawsuit Against the City

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City Lawsuits Touches Down In Miami

In the fall of 2021, the city of Miami cracked down on nightlife code violations, which resulted in the closure of Taquerias el Mexicano restaurant and Ball & Chain bar, both owned by Florida landlord and developer Bill Fuller of Mad Room Hospitality in Little Havana. 

Fuller filed the $28 million lawsuit against the city, stating that his establishments were targeted by city commissioners for political reasons. An attorney for Mad Room Hospitality, Maria Fehretdinov, stated that “the owners of Ball & Chain and Taquerias have been on the city’s ‘target’ list for years as the city deployed a deliberate plan of retaliation in an attempt to destroy these landmark Miami event spaces.” 

The Miami Police Department Becomes Involved 

Mad Room Hospitality offered compelling evidence against city commissioners in the case, alleging that they approached the Miami Police Department to get assistance in targeting specific establishments [the commissioners] believed were engaged in criminal conduct. 

Police chief Art Acevedo suggests that commissioners were attempting to use the MPD to help enforce their own agenda. Acevedo names commissioner Joe Carollo specifically, stating that he “continues to attempt to influence the MPD and city code enforcement deployment decisions. In fact, Carollo [and another commissioner] provided the MPD with a target list of establishments that they claim are engaged in criminal activity.”

The City of Miami Denies Allegations 

Despite evidence from the MPD, the city of Miami denies the allegations against commissioner Joe Carollo and others. Miami City Attorney Victoria Mendez went on record to state that Ball & Chain and Taquieras owner Bill Fuller is attempting to divert attention away from the illegal operation of his establishments, both of which had their certificates of occupancy revoked by the city for code violations. 

Mendez said, “This is yet another attempt on Mr. Fuller’s part to deflect his illegal management of properties and businesses onto the city. We look forward to addressing his conduct in court.” The city continues to deny that multiple raids conducted by the MPD and Florida’s Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) division were perpetuated by commissioners. 

When to Contact a Veteran Real Estate Litigation Lawyer in Miami 

If you’re dealing with a real estate litigation issue, it’s important to have an experienced attorney on board as soon as possible. Call Feinstein Real Estate Litigation & Business Law today for a consultation by dialing 954-767-9662 (Fort Lauderdale), 561-981-6212 (Boca Raton), or 305-728-5267 (Miami).

By : admin | January 13, 2022 | Lawsuits