The lawsuit was filed by Richard Freedman, their business partner who also owns the building. He claims that the chefs, who live above the restaurant, spent some of the Root & Bone profits on a $135,000 apartment renovation and side projects such a like-minded pop up in Puerto Rico.
Per the Daily News:
"McInnis and Booth have assured Mr. Freedman that the restaurant is 'doing fine' but that it was not making much, if any, profit," the suit says.
McInnis, however, said the matter is nothing more than "bookkeeping confusion.”
“There's really no validation of any kind of lawsuit. I wish the guy the best," McInnis said.
And...
Freedman seeks an order that McInnis and Booth have violated their lease. He also seeks damages to be determined at trial.
Eater has published a copy of the 17-page complaint here.
The restaurant opened in June 2014.
Previously on EV Grieve:
Mama's Food Shop closes after 15 years; 'the community nature of the neighborhood has all but vanished'
Rumors: 'Top Chef' alum Jeff McInnis will help revamp former Mama's Food Shop space
Root & Bone announces itself on E. 3rd St.