West Allis Takes Legal Action Against Burger King for Abandoned Restaurant

The City of West Allis in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against Burger King Company, LLC over an abandoned Burger King restaurant that has been vacant for at least six years. The city claims that the deteriorating building constitutes a public nuisance, with broken windows, overgrown grass, and garbage piling up on the property. The lawsuit seeks to compel Burger King to make repairs, demolish the building, or sell it to a new buyer. The city had previously issued a notice of public nuisance to Burger King in May, but the repairs made by the company were deemed superficial and improper. Neighbors are eager to see the building fixed and potentially used for a new restaurant.