Turkey Leg Hut is caught up in one more authorized battle. This time, gospel singer James Fortune and his spouse Rhaquele have filed a lawsuit in opposition to the favored restaurant.

TSR beforehand reported that Turkey Leg Hut confronted closure on account of “35 serious health code violations.” However, the restaurant claimed on social media that it was closed for renovations.

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Details On Gospel Singer’s Lawsuit Against Turkey Leg Hut

KHOU11 reviews that James Fortune and his spouse are suing Turkey Leg Hut proprietor Nakia Price after investing $300,00 into the restaurant. James and Rhaquele met Turkey Leg Hut proprietor Nakia Price and her husband Lyndell on the venue in 2018. In December, throughout the Prices’ divorce proceedings, the Fortunes loaned Nakia $100,000.

Months later, Nakia referred to as Rhaquele in misery, saying that collectors have been seizing her enterprise property and she or he wanted extra monetary help. In response, the Fortunes loaned her a further $100,000.

“She was hysterical because the controllers were physically there to seize assets and so she needed financial assistance immediately,” Rhaquele stated.

Soon after, the Fortunes invested $180,000 to amass 15% of Turkey Leg Hut. The following month, Nakia knowledgeable them she couldn’t pay the payments, so Rhaquele had to make use of her private card for meals, provides, and employees wages.

“By then we’re, you know, we’re $300,000 in. Bankruptcy was filed a month after we had given that money. We come to find out they’re millions in debt now,” James added.

The Fortunes additionally coated worker wages when the restaurant fell quick, hoping to maintain the enterprise afloat. This week, the Fortunes filed a lawsuit in opposition to Nakia Price, searching for to get well their cash. The lawsuit claims she defrauded them concerning Turkey Leg Hut’s monetary standing and falsely said the restaurant was “unencumbered and free of all liabilities” when promoting them partial possession.

Social Media Reacts

The Roommates shortly reacted to the information concerning the Fortunes and the Prices in The Shade Room’s remark part. 

Instagram person @icecube_shah wrote, “They literally had a million dollars business and fumbled it by being Shiesty people.” 

Instagram person @_suckafreesi wrote, “What wasn’t clicking after they lent her the first 50k?” 

While Instagram person @nolasaintsgirl504 wrote, “My father always stated, “If you lend money to anyone, make sure you can afford it.” You’ll in all probability by no means get it again.” 

Then Instagram person @whitneyyy_nicole wrote, “Wow!!! This is proof that people be living a fake lifestyle on social media.” 

Another Instagram person @twiylla wrote, “It’s ironic that their names are Fortune and Price.” 

Instagram person @hec_wooder_ice wrote, “Had they let folks come in an eat in their pjs, this all coulda been avoided.” 

More Details On Turkey Leg Hut’s Shut Down

The Shade Room beforehand reported that inspectors found 35 violations at Turkey Leg Hut on Almeda Road in Houston, citing situations that jeopardize public well being.

According to Fox26Houston, the restaurant broke well being codes associated to improper containers, pest management, flooring, air flow, and different points. Turkey Leg Hut introduced on Instagram that it might keep closed for renovations till Sunday, September 22, assuring clients of a greater eating expertise. Despite these guarantees, the well being division has not set a reopening date. KHOU11 reviews that well being officers require the restaurant to stay closed till it resolves the problems and passes a follow-up well being inspection.