Rodeo Dallas lawsuit dropped after bar agrees to leave Deep Ellum, attorney says

A lawsuit against Rodeo Dallas was dropped after the bar agreed to vacate its Deep Ellum location by the end of the year, as stated by an attorney representing Asana Partners. The agreement resolves a dispute with Westdale Properties, the bar’s landlord. While Rodeo Dallas co-owner J.D. Ybanez disputes the attorney’s account and vows to return to Deep Ellum, he also opened a new location in Uptown.

Separate lawsuits involving Rodeo Dallas, including one from Asana Partners and another against Westdale, have been dismissed, though a state appeals court challenge to a previous injunction remains active. Asana Partners is now seeking to recover a $2.25 million bond posted during the legal battle, which Rodeo Dallas opposes, arguing it should cover their closure-related losses. Ybanez has accused Asana Partners of using the lawsuit to displace customers and increase property values.

The legal battles stemmed from broader public safety concerns in Deep Ellum, with issues like overserving alcohol and alleged criminal activity linked to the bar. City officials had warned Rodeo Dallas about code violations and safety concerns, and the bar was temporarily shut down before the legal disputes escalated. The dismissal of the lawsuit does not resolve the ongoing appeals court case and the dispute over the bond money.

(Source：Dallas News)