Pihakis faces more than $8 million in new lawsuits over shuttered restaurants
PRG was already navigating lawsuits totaling more than $1 million for unpaid bills and liens topping more than $14.7 million.
Ethan Parker 
The legal pressure on Pihakis Restaurant Group (PRG) continues to intensify as a fresh wave of court filings seeks more than $8 million from the hospitality firm. These latest actions arrive as the company remains entangled in a complex web of financial disputes involving unpaid bills and significant liens.
New Lawsuits Mount
A major development in the ongoing litigation occurred Tuesday in Shelby County Circuit Court, where Dunnavant Valley Dining filed a complaint against PRG Valley Post. The suit alleges a default on a long-term lease for four buildings at Valley Post, located off Dunnavant Valley Road. According to court documents, rent payments ceased in December 2025, just as the development—which previously housed Hero Diner, Luca & Lucy, Little Donkey, and Rodney Scott BBQ—opened its doors. Total charges in this claim reach approximately $7.35 million. Developer Mike Mouron is pursuing these damages in addition to the liens already filed on the property.
Jefferson County Legal Battles
The legal challenges extend into Jefferson County, where Third Avenue South LLC has launched a suit seeking $589,062. The claim covers unpaid rent, equipment costs, and associated fees, with records indicating that payments stopped in January. Additionally, a separate suit from MAM Investments is targeting $145,379 in unpaid rent tied to Little Donkey.
Widespread Financial Struggles
The Pihakis Restaurant Group is currently navigating a precarious financial landscape. Before this week's filings, the company was already facing lawsuits exceeding $1 million for unpaid bills, alongside liens in two counties totaling more than $14.7 million.
The scope of the distress is further evidenced by a Florida-based firm’s recent lawsuit, which seeks more than $700,000 from PRG and business partners at three formerly owned restaurants. Meanwhile, in a separate meat supplier lawsuit valued at $394,238.73, legal counsel has requested a default judgment due to a lack of response from the company. PRG has also dealt with an eviction lawsuit regarding its office space at 101 12th St. S.
Despite the turmoil surrounding the parent group, three restaurants have reportedly continued operations under new ownership.
