Judge dismisses South Bend Chocolate lawsuit over airport concession contract
The lawsuit stemmed from the airport’s decision to award its master concessionaire agreement to South Dakota-based Sky Dine.
The lawsuit stemmed from the airport’s decision to award its master concessionaire agreement to South Dakota-based Sky Dine.
South Bend Chocolate Co. is asking the court to set aside the contract award, remand the matter to the airport authority for a do-over based on lawful criteria and award damages for its losses.
The St. Joseph County Airport Authority is asking a court to throw out South Bend Chocolate Co.’s lawsuit with prejudice and hold a hearing on attorney fees.
According to the report, King engaged in sexual abuse and predatory conduct from 1980 to 1997 while serving as rector of Zahm Hall.
The court also found that an orderly transfer of concession operations served public interest.
A redacted copy of the 100-page proposal submitted by Sky Dine to the St. Joseph County Airport Authority was filed Tuesday as an exhibit in ongoing litigation brought by South Bend Chocolate Co. founder Mark Tarner.
The lawsuit seeks to block the St. Joseph County Airport Authority from handing over South Bend International Airport’s food and retail concession contract to a South Dakota-based competitor.