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Popular bar sues North Carolina, city of Durham for $25,000, citing lost revenue due to restrictions
The bar says it accepts the mandates restricting reopening due to COVID-19 concerns, but they need the money to maintain the business.
Local bar sues state, city of Durham for lost revenue due to restrictions
The Atomic Fern bar in Durham is suing the state of North Carolina and the City of Durham for $25,000 for lost revenue stemming from coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
The bar says it accepts the mandates restricting reopening due to COVID-19 concerns, but they need the money to maintain the business and believe they should be fairly compensated.
Attorney for The Atomic Fern, Daniel Meier, explained the bar's stance in a statement.
"We agree with the mandates, we just say it was an unjust taking without just compensation -- we aren't trying to reopen, just trying to save the business."
