Houston brewery sues 'greedy' landlord over world cup cash grab

Key points

• The plaintiff brewery alleges the landlord is using 'manufactured' lease defaults as a pretext to evict them before the 2026 World Cup.
• The brewery’s location is prime real estate, situated near the planned tournament fan zone which is expected to see massive foot traffic.
• This case highlights the growing trend of commercial landlords pushing out small businesses to capitalize on local mega-events.

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