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Related: From:
Barbara Jernigan,
Barbconsulting@aol.com We apologize for the intrusion but due to the continued negative media campaign we felt It was time that we tell our side of the situation. If you are interested in hearing what we have to say than [sic] keep reading. For Immediate Release: 6-11-04 The Venice Island Pub would like to make a public statement addressing all the allegations in an article published in the Venice Gondolier on May 29th and many false statements made by the Venice Company and Hager Construction over the past few months. The case against the Venice Island Pub was dismissed on May 27th [not sure what case Jernigan is referring to here, but there is an ongoing eviction proceeding that is still headed for court -- Ed.]. We believe that this is nothing but a smear campaign and a personal attack on Mr. Tundo by the Venice Company and Hager Construction. We feel because the Venice Company has no basis in court they are using the media to damage the reputation of Mr. Tundo. Up until now Mr. Tundo has chosen not to engage in this type of mud slinging. However, it is apparent that The Venice Company and Hager Construction are going to continue these borderline slanderous and liable [sic] allegations. The Venice Company and Hager Construction have accused Mr. Tundo of making threatening remarks. Mr. Tundo has never made any kind of threatening remarks. Mr. Tundo is being accused of selling liquor in the Pub. The product that is used at the Pub to make mixed drinks is a wine based liquor and is legal to sell with a beer and wine license. This product is distributed by all major wine distribution companies. In regards to Mr. Tundo's past; twenty-one years ago as a youth he was arrested and pleaded no contest to unarmed burglary and grand theft. After this incident Mr. Tundo has not had as much as a point on his drivers license. Mr. Tundo has since moved on and worked very hard to make a better life for himself and his family. Bringing up this youthful indiscretion is another desperate attempt by The Venice Company to take away from the real issue at hand; The Venice Company has no legal standings in their actions against the Venice Island Pub. The Venice Island Pub has tried on many occasions to work with Hager Construction and The Venice Company to complete the remodeling of the building. The Pub has been denied access and the use of our balcony and has not had adequate parking for eleven months. The Pub has gone without air conditioning and has been denied access to all outside water sources by Hager Construction, making daily clean up of the Pub extremely difficult. The Pub has damage to the ceiling and ceiling tiles from a leak in the roof. Several requests to The Venice Company to make repairs have gone unanswered. In order to keep the building in good order, Mr. Tundo offered to place ash trays and waste receptacles outside the building and was told by Hager Construction that he could not. Mr. Tundo also offered to have both stairwells, the parking lot and all common areas swept and cleaned each night. Again he was told by Hager Construction he could not. Mr. Tundo was also notified by The Venice Company that there would be
tile work done on the second floor and he would have to close the Pub
for a minimum of three days. There were no other tenants in the
building that were notified they would have to close. Mr. Tundo offered All the tenants in the building have been denied use of the elevator and have been without signage for ten months. Mr. Tundo and his staff have in no way encouraged customers to damage or deface the building in any way - why would he, no one would come. It's become clear the allegations made by The Venice Company and Hager Construction are based on nothing more than stereotyping and personal vendettas. The Venice Company's claim that there is no lease is without merit. The Venice Island Pub is the true tenant and we are prepared to prove it in court. The Venice Island Pub and Mr. Tundo have been active in giving back to the community by supporting many non-profit and business organizations. Mr. Tundo has and will continue to actively serve the community by maintaining the high level of service and community spirit that has become standard at this community pub. (photo: the Bada Bing!, from the HBO television series The Sopranos) |
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