DuPont Circle won't house Rogue Burgers, thanks to attorneys

In a legal debate that has pitted burgers against lawyers, Washington, D.C., burger shop Rogue States Burgers has been required to shut down. Some are calling the lawsuit crazy. Doctors, attorneys, and a judge have found the suit reputable, however. Burger lovers are not at a loss, though, as Rogue States Burgers is already setting up a new area.

Sensing the Rogue Burger easily

The D.C. Superior Court has been listening to arguments in the case of Rogue States Burgers v. Steptoe and Johnson. The large law firm, which is positioned next door to the Rogue States Burgers area, claimed the place was a “nuisance.”. The exhaust system for Rogue States is next to the air intake system for Steptoe and Johnson’s office buildings. The smell in the office buildings really hurt the employees. Reported were “headaches, nausea, dizziness, watery and itchy eyes and distraction.”

The reply from Rogue States Burger

Because the “Rogue Burger” lawsuit had been filed, Rogue States Burgers tried to change things. In fact, they did exactly what they could to stop the exhaust system from having the terrible odor come out. The business installed new air scrubbers. They also trained employees to stop the fumes from getting to be too much. Rogue States Burgers was even going to re-route the exhaust system. The owner said it was not allowed though.

Rogue States Burgers forced to relocate

A decision on the lawsuit over Rogue States Burgers’ smell came down on Tues afternoon – and it was swift and severe. By 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Rogue State Burgers can have to shut the doors as the fumes have to be ceased. Lovers of the DuPont Circle burger joint, nevertheless, aren’t entirely at a loss. Rogue States Burgers can be moving someplace else. The owner already signed another lease. He said that 1931 14th St. NW could be the new area of Rogue States Burgers.

Info from

Above the Law

abovethelaw.com/2010/10/biglaw-beats-back-burgers-steptoe-steps-on-dupont-circle-burger-emporium/

Wall Street Journal

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