DuPont Circle won't house Rogue Burgers, as a result of lawyers

In the epic Burgers v. Attorneys battle, rogue burgers have lost. Rogue States Burgers in Washington, D.C. must shut down by Wednesday. While the controversy sounds a bit crazy, the law firm that sued had a case a judge found legitimate. This decision does not mean that burgers are no longer available, though. A new area for Rogue States Burgers is already within the works.

The odor of the Rogue Burger

The Rogue States Burgers v. Steptoe and Johnson has been a quite popular case as the D.C. Superior Court has been listening to the justifications. Rogue States Burgers is a “nuisance” according to the large law firm. The air intake system for Steptoe and Johnson’s offices was positioned next to the Rogue States exhaust system. The scent in the office buildings really hurt the employees. Reported were “headaches, nausea, dizziness, watery and itchy eyes and distraction.”

Exactly what Rogue States Burger replies with

Because the “Rogue Burger” lawsuit had been filed, Rogue States Burgers tried to change things. In fact, they did what they could to stop the exhaust system from having the terrible smell come out. Employees were trained to reduce the fumes while new air scrubbers were also installed. The landlord told Rogue States Burgers the exhaust system could not be re-routed when the request was put in.

Moving is what Rogue States Burgers must do

A decision on the lawsuit over Rogue States Burgers’ smell came down on Tuesday afternoon – and it had been swift and severe. Rogue States Burgers must cease emitting fumes by 5:30 p.m. Wed, effectively shutting the doors. Everyone who likes the burger joint in DuPont Circle do not have to be sad. There are other options. The owner of Rogue States Burgers has already signed a lease for a new location. He said that 1931 14th St. NW will be the new location of Rogue States Burgers.

Articles cited

Above the Law

abovethelaw.com/2010/10/biglaw-beats-back-burgers-steptoe-steps-on-dupont-circle-burger-emporium/

Wall Street Journal

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