San Francisco Sued by Owner of Historic Fisherman's Wharf Restaurants
Herringbone Tavern Inc. seeks millions in damages, citing city neglect and pandemic impacts
- The lawsuit claims city negligence on maintenance, homelessness, and earthquake risks.
- Herringbone Tavern invested $2 million in renovations for the Grotto and Tarantino's.
- The Port of San Francisco evicted the restaurants, citing $1.4 million in unpaid rent.
- The company argues that deteriorating conditions led to a decline in tourism.
- Previous legal attempts by Herringbone Tavern were dismissed on technical grounds.