Fox Funding Group Files Breach of Contract Suit Against Pihakis Restaurant Group for Unpaid Loans
A Florida-based lender has filed a lawsuit against several business entities and partners associated with a popular restaurateur. The lender states that more than $700,000 in financing remains unpaid. The complaint, filed in Shelby County Circuit Court, claims that the defendants defaulted on agreements in which they received upfront cash in exchange for a portion of future business revenues.
The lawsuit involves two future receivables sale and purchase agreements, which give a company working capital to operate in exchange for a portion of future sales. Fox Funding originally loaned Pihakis Restaurant Group $200,000 in exchange for a future payment of $270,000. Later, another agreement was reached for a $500,000 loan in exchange for a later payment of $695,000.
According to the lawsuit, though, the loans were never repaid. The restaurant entities later blocked the lender’s attempts to collect the agreed-upon funds by instructing their bank to stop or reject payments.
The lawsuit names multiple defendants, including Pihakis, an investor, and two chefs. The complaint accuses these defendants of transferring business assets and restructuring operations to shield those assets from creditors. Specifically, the lender claims that certain restaurant concepts, including Luca Lagotto and Little Donkey, were shifted to new entities while continuing to operate in the same locations with the same staff. Fox Funding alleges these moves were intended to hinder collection efforts and keep assets beyond the reach of creditors.
The lawsuit seeks approximately $718,716 in unpaid funds, along with legal fees and other damages. The latest filing adds to a growing list of financial and legal challenges facing the Pihakis Restaurant Group, which has been the subject of multiple lawsuits and liens in recent months.
Business-to-Business Breach of Contract
A business-to-business breach of contract occurs when one business fails to fulfill its legally binding obligations, such as delivering services or paying invoices on time.
There are three main types of breaches:
- Material breach: A core obligation is violated, preventing the non-breaching party from receiving the benefit of the deal. This usually allows the victim to terminate the contract and sue for damages.
- Minor breach: A small or delayed violation where the core terms are still fulfilled. The agreement typically continues, but the harmed party can sue for any resulting financial losses.
- Anticipatory breach: One party clearly indicates in advance that they will not fulfill their future contractual duties.
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Whether you have a contract for a loan, product, or service with another company, you need to abide by the agreement you have in place. If you fail to do so, you could end up in court with a lawsuit against you.
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