Lakeside Burger Joint Owner Acquitted of Arson Charges in Dramatic Courtroom Victory

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Emerging from the Henrico County Courthouse, Tiara Black was acquitted on charges of arson related to the fire that destroyed her Lakeside Burgers & Fries restaurant last year. Black, a local entrepreneur who also owns Eat 66 in Stratford Hills, has faced extensive legal scrutiny since the incident that razed the business she acquired in October 2023. Previously named Carytown Burgers & Fries and located at 5404 Lakeside Ave., the establishment suffered a devastating fire in February 2024, just months after Black’s acquisition. The blaze led to investigations and subsequent arrests … Read more

Liquor Store Sues Burger Chain Over Driveway Dispute, Citing Revenue Loss from Blocked Access

Texarkana, Texas – A local liquor store, alongside its lessor, has initiated legal action against a neighboring Whataburger franchise, claiming that newly installed barriers in a shared parking lot are jeopardizing their business by restricting customer access. The suit, addressing a dispute that has simmered over decades of property use, was lodged on October 3 in Miller County Circuit Court. The plaintiffs, the Party Factory and the Oliver Family Trust, allege that the installation of six posts by Double H Burger Co., the franchise operator, in June 2024 severely disrupted their drive-thru service – a … Read more

Burger Law Faces TCPA Troubles Over Telemarketing Scheme Involving Third-Party Leads

ST. LOUIS, MO – In the world of plaintiff’s law firms, buying leads and engaging in telemarketing schemes is a common practice. These firms attend conferences like the esteemed “Mass Torts Made Perfect,” where numerous lead sellers vie to capture the attention of thousands of lawyers eager to purchase their leads. However, not all these endeavors go smoothly, as Burger Law has recently discovered. Burger Law finds itself entangled in a challenging lawsuit brought by an unrepresented plaintiff. The case is causing quite a stir. In a recent ruling, the court denied the defendant’s motion … Read more

Burger King Faces $15M Lawsuit as New York City Location Becomes Drug Dealers’ Haven

NEW YORK CITY – Burger King is facing a $15 million lawsuit filed by a concerned resident who alleges that the fast-food chain’s location on Fulton Street has become a haven for drug dealers. Kevin Kaufman, a resident of the Fulton Chambers condominium building, filed the complaint with the New York Supreme Court, claiming that the restaurant fails to take sufficient action to prevent an “open-air drug bazaar” that has brought danger, illegal activity, and turmoil to the neighborhood. Kaufman argues that the presence of drug dealers at the Burger King attracts individuals struggling with … Read more