Michael Mouron Files Liens Against Pihakis Restaurant Group

0:00It's April 29th. This is Birmingham News today, driven by AI. Real estate investor Michael Moron just dropped leans in Shelby and Jefferson counties, claiming over $8.2 million from the Pihakis restaurant group. This hits after PRG shut down 12 spots this month, including the whole Valley Post development near Chelsea with his four eateries, Ronnie Scots. BBQ, hero diner, little donkey, and Luca and Lucy. Earlier this week, Moron filed in Shelby for about $7.1 million tied to equipment and debts of Valley Post, which opened last December on U.S. 280. In Jefferson, he's after just over $1 million in unpaid rent for four properties on Third Avenue South in Birmingham, including the Joyland. Spot, Chelsea's mayor spoke out on social media about the sudden closures noting concerns from residents and workers but said it's too early to speculate. With legal stuff ongoing, the city wants to keep supporting businesses and hopes the

1:01area stays lively. Meanwhile, more heat, a bank sued PRG head, Nick Pihakis and his company for at least $625,000 on a loan default for A, shuttered Greek spot, Tasty Town. Plus, a meat supplier hit 19 PRG restaurants for nearly $394,000 in unpaid bills. PRG brought in consultants last week to map a path forward, warning some pauses might turn permanent, but they're focused on employees, guests, and communities as these cases play out.