Dwyane Wade Blamed For Sports Bars' Failures
Dwyane Wade has a hefty lawsuit ready to greet him when he returns from Beijing, according to the Palm Beach Post:
By the time he returns stateside, the high-flying dunk artist could be told they want him to pony up $25 million, a source close to the case told Page Two.It seems he was required by contract to visit each location four times a year in addition to the VIP openings. Not too bad when there are just two locations, right? It's unclear what exactly happened, but regardless, Wade (or his lawyers) can look forward to spending some time in court soon.Wade, 26, is accused of not fulfilling his marketing obligations in what was supposed to become a national chain of sports bars named D. Wade's Place.
"That's ridiculous," said his Miami lawyer, Steven Peretz. "Their company hasn't been a model of success."
Florida was to be a showcase for future investors, the source tells me, with as many as 13 pilot restaurants in West Palm Beach, Daytona Beach, Tampa and other cities. But the first two grills, in Boca and Fort Lauderdale, were shut down after just weeks in business. The others have yet to open.
Different court for Wade [Palm Beach Post]
