Opening-night dog incident sparks defamation suit in Richmond Diamond District clash
TL;DR
A memo from the Diamond District dispute describes an April 7 confrontation in the Squirrels’ suite after a dog bit a Thalhimer employee; Lou DiBella sues Guillot and Thalhimer for defamation over the memo’s claims about the incident, while city officials finalize stadium and Diamond District agreements and Thalhimer continues with retail plans amid ongoing development tensions.
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- Richmond Flying Squirrels owner sues Diamond District developer over alleged threat claims WRIC ABC 8News
- Richmond makes progress on Diamond District agreements, amid lawsuit Virginia Business
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