Co-owners of a popular burger business in Buffalo are in a legal battle that threatens to turn off the grills for good.
If the lawsuit is not resolved by February, Mister Sizzles may have to close its doors.
What’s going on here?
- Half of the company is owned by Casey and Chris Casas, the other half is owned by John Pantalena
- Pantalena is suing the Casas, claiming mismanagement and breaches of contract
The Casas family is being asked to give up their weekly salary and health insurance, according to their attorney.
Which they say would be detrimental to their 2-year-old son Augie, who has a congenital heart defect.
“Casey said it to me best that her son is more important to her than a hamburger restaurant, it’s unfortunate that we’re in the situation we’re in,” said R. Anthony Rupp III, the attorney representing Chris and Casey Casas.
You can watch the story about Augie and read more here .
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