DV Diamond Club of Flint, LLC v. Small Business Administration, an agency of the United States et al

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Case Number:

4:20-cv-10899

Court:

Michigan Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

Matthew F. Leitman

Firms

Shafer & Associates PC

Government Agencies

Small Business Administration

May 11, 2020
SBA Has To Offer COVID-19 Loans To Strip Joints, Judge Says

The U.S. Small Business Administration must provide COVID-19 relief loans for strip clubs, a Michigan federal judge ruled Monday, saying that Congress "did not pick winners and losers" in its legislation intended to help small businesses cover employees' paychecks during the pandemic.
April 08, 2020
Club Attacks SBA Ban On Virus Relief Loans For Strip Joints

A Michigan strip club sued the Small Business Administration in federal court on Wednesday, claiming the agency violated the Constitution by implementing regulations barring COVID-19 relief loans for establishments that have "live performances of a prurient sexual nature."