In a surprising twist to the ongoing saga surrounding New York City’s renowned fine wine store, Sherry Lehmann, the property’s landlord has initiated legal action against the former owners of the company. The lawsuit aims to settle the accumulated unpaid rent attributed to the store’s current proprietor.
The unfolding issues related to Sherry Lehmann involve a range of allegations, including accusations against the owner for personal consumption of stock, evasion of energy bills, failure to renew liquor licenses, and the sale of wines already paid for by customers to other patrons.
Presently, the focus shifts to the property’s landlord, who asserts that rent payments have remained outstanding since the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The lawsuit, filed last week in the New York Supreme Court, outlines the landlord’s claim.
Interestingly, the legal action extends beyond the store’s current owner, Shyda Gilmer. Former proprietors of the wine establishment, who have since divested their shares and interests in the business, are also part of the lawsuit, targeted to settle the outstanding rent debt.
Glorious Sun, a Hong Kong-based company that owns the wine shop property located on the corner of Park Avenue, is spearheading the legal proceedings. The company asserts that previous owners of the wine store share the responsibility as “guarantors” under the lease agreement, thereby holding them accountable for the unpaid rent debt, irrespective of their current involvement with the business.
