MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A golf cart rental business facing a 45-day ban in Myrtle Beach wants a judge to step in, saying the city’s decision to suspend its franchise license could cost it nearly $500,000.
Rent Me Superstore is barred from doing business through July 26. The company, which has three stores in the city, learned about the possible suspension on May 21 after falling behind on its business license and decal fee payments, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Horry County Common Pleas Court.
The complaint says that all payments were then made in full, but on May 28 city leaders moved forward with the suspension, which took affect on June 11. The city has accepted tardy payments in the past from the business without any further action.
“Based on this past course of conduct, Rent Me Superstore believed any issues were resolved once payment was made,” the lawsuit states.
Spokeswoman Meredith Denari told News13 on Tuesday that the city doesn’t comment on pending litigation.