More blues for IPI after one of the operator\u2019s warehouses on Saipan caught fire at the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Hong Kong.- It wasn’t a good start to the week for the Hong Kong-based casino operator Imperial Pacific International (IPI). After a week with several legal setbacks, the firm suffered a fire at a warehouse and has now found itself facing another lawsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fire on Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands engulfed a large portion of IPI\u2019s warehouse at its construction site for its new casino in Garapan, the Saipan tribune reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Derric Gersonde, Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services spokesperson, said the fire rapidly spread through the three-story concrete building. No one was injured and no treatment was provided at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was then revealed that another company is suing IPI, joining an already long list of firms with legal actions against the operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ping Shun Corp is suing for three counts of breach of contract, one count of unjust enrichment, and one count of liability for account stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ping Shun says IPI failed to pay for daily meals for construction workers, management, office staff, and VIP guests while. The firm alleged that IPI is liable to pay $462,003 in damages, plus interest, attorney\u2019s fees, and court costs, the Saipan Tribune said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ping Shun claims it provided breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Garapan construction site at IPI\u2019s request from December 21 2016 to December 31 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The claim also alleges IPI breached a residential lease agreement related to housing for some of IPI\u2019s employees by failing to pay for damages of $20,683 related to furniture and appliances that were damaged and\/or unlawfully taken from the premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, IPI is accused of not paying $638 for spa services provided to its executives and VIP guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other parties taking legal action against IPI include Pacific Rim<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, Sardini Group, USA Fanter Corporation, and seven China-based former employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n