Restaurant

St. Louis Judge Holds Fate of Lead Contamination Lawsuit Following Restaurant Closure

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St. Louis, MO — A legal dispute surrounding a now-closed St. Louis restaurant, Brew Tulum, which alleged lead contamination in its space, is pending a judge’s decision on whether it will proceed to a jury trial. The St. Louis Circuit Court conducted a hearing on Monday, presided over by Judge Joseph Patrick Whyte, to deliberate on a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Brew Tulum’s co-owners, Laura McNamara and Alberto Juarez, against Delmar Maker District associates. The controversy began after McNamara and Juarez closed their establishment, which served Yucatán cuisine, in 2023. They claimed … Read more

Kentucky Dentist Under Tight Restrictions for Restaurant Visits Amid Murder Trial Connections

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In Prestonsburg, Kentucky, a judge has issued specific restrictions on Michael McKinney, a local dentist implicated in a high-profile criminal case, limiting his visits to a restaurant he co-owns. McKinney faces eight counts of evidence tampering in connection with the June 18, 2023, death of Amber Spradlin, which occurred at his residence. His son, M.K. McKinney, has been charged with Spradlin’s murder. Presently out on bond, McKinney is under house arrest with allowances for work-related outings, including times at his dental practice and necessary business errands. Among his business interests is the Brickhouse Restaurant, situated … Read more

San Antonio Restaurant Ordered to Pay $2.8 Million for Serving Overheated Barbecue Sauce, Leading to Customer Injury

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San Antonio, Texas – A local restaurant, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, has been ordered to pay $2.8 million for serving a customer scalding barbecue sauce that resulted in second-degree burns, her lawyer said. This judgment comes after a San Antonio woman pursued legal action against the restaurant chain. Genesis Monita initiated the lawsuit against Bill Miller Bar-B-Q Enterprises back in October. According to court filings, she experienced the painful burn in May after purchasing breakfast from the restaurant’s drive-thru at the Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road location. Monita, who had ordered breakfast tacos along with … Read more

Judge Upholds $31 Million Verdict Against Santa Fe Restaurant for Woman’s Severe Injury in Parking Lot Incident

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Santa Fe, NM – A Santa Fe district court judge has upheld a substantial $31 million jury verdict against Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen following a lawsuit filed by a woman who suffered severe injuries in the restaurant’s parking lot. The restaurant, a part of the local Santa Fe Dining Inc. group, faced claims from attorneys for a reduction of the award or a new trial, which were denied. The jury previously awarded Megan Jade Gonzalez $10 million in compensatory damages and an additional $21 million in punitive damages in April, after finding the restaurant liable … Read more