More legal troubles: Service provider sues Saint Augustine's University for over $1 million in unpaid bills

Saint Augustine’s University is facing more legal issues as of Wednesday afternoon.

A company that claims it provided maintenance, janitorial services and lawn care alleges the university owes them more than $1 million dollars in unpaid fees.

Management Professionals filed a lawsuit on Monday against St. Augustine’s for breach of contract.

The suit says that the university ceased fully paying its bills in August 2023, prompting the company to file a lien against the institution.

The U.S. Department of Labor in May said that it would investigate the financial issues at Saint Augustine's University, citing the university's struggle to pay its employees.

Earlier this month, a Charlotte-area design firm filed suit in Mecklenburg County, asking for more than $100,000 it says it owed by Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh.