Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Dry Cleaner in Pants Suit Closes - Due to loss of revenue and the emotional strain of defending the lawsuit


Plaintiff Roy L. Pearson (pictured), a local administrative law judge, sued for $67 million, later lowered his demand to $54 million. He said the "Satisfaction Guaranteed" and "Same Day Service" signs that once hung in the shop were misleading and fraudulent.
The case went to trial in June and a D.C. Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the Chungs, awarding Pearson nothing. Pearson is pursuing an appeal.
The Chungs incurred more than $100,000 in legal expenses, which were eventually paid with help from fundraisers and donations. Full Story - Entrepreneur Magazine - Lark Cigarettes - Pet Street Mall