The Pappas family claims the city violated state law through inappropriate contact by the mayor’s office.
The lawsuit comes more than a month after the city council awarded a lucrative contract to a Miami company resulting in Pappas being booted from Hobby after having a presence for 20 years. KPRC 2 Investigates exposed controversial claims in the Miami company’s proposal that had council members calling for an internal investigation.In the lawsuit, Pappas said the city violated state law as well as city codes.
Thomas was federally convicted in June of 2022 by the U.S. Department of Justice for conspiracy. Thomas admitted guilt last summer to accepting cash bribes tied to bar and restaurant classifications during the pandemic. He is awaiting a June sentencing date. Council members delay vote to keep Pappas restaurants at Hobby Airport or go with Miami-based company“Today, Four Families of Hobby filed a lawsuit against the City of Houston. On Friday, April 7th, we received the City’s response to the post-award protest we filed with the Procurement Office.
In a call with KPRC 2 Investigates, the mayor’s office said they are not completely familiar with the lawsuit, but they added the city has followed the procurement policy fairly throughout the entire process.
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