MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONDAY JANUARY 30, 2012 - 6:30 PM
REAL JERK GETS DAY IN COURT Lawyers for The Real Jerk Restaurant have secured a date and time for a hearing to seek an injunction against eviction tomorrow.
10:00 AM Tuesday January 31, 2012 393 University Avenue (address to be confirmed by courts at 9:00 AM) Toronto, Ontario
With the January 31st eviction deadline looming, the owners and employees of the Real Jerk Restaurant have filed for a court injunction against the new landlord of the building, where the restaurant is located.
The public is also welcome to observe provincial courts in action. However, it is understood that the courtroom may be too small to accomodate all of our supporters. We will try to provide updates via Twitter during any breaks in the hearing.
Twitter users have been using the #therealjerk in online comments and messages of support. If you want to get updates from the courtroom then follow @RealJerkToronto on twitter or click the link above.
"We hired lawyers at Weir Foulds to investigate our options and took the next step to seek relief." said Ed Pottinger referring to his restaurant staff who will be lose their jobs tomorrow if the restaurant closes its doors.
The website www.SavetheRealJerk.com received over 2,100 signatures in just two weeks. The restaurant has been crowded with patrons coming in to get what they think is their last Real Jerk meal. More signatures are welcome.
Today, Monday, might be your last day to get award winning caribbean food.
"It's the best January sales we have had in a decade. I hope it's not the last January we have."
"The public response to our pending eviction has been tremendouslyencouraging. Our customers are the real inspiration for fighting on. They have said that the Real Jerk helped to revitalize this neighbourhood and now we're here to help you." said Pottinger. "We will prevail no matter what happens in court"
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