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Town Tavern Green’s James House sues 2 men over Facebook posts [Video]

James House says he’s sold Town Tavern in Green, but the liquor permit is still in his name, and he’s still the registered agent for the LLC associated with the bar.

GREEN, Ohio — A prominent Northeast Ohio business owner says he has sold one of his staple restaurants after allegations of harassment and bullying posted on social media prompted him to file two lawsuits claiming damage to his personal and business reputation.

James House claims to have sold The Town Tavern bar and restaurant in Green following controversy over his alleged treatment of young, female staffers. In March, the father of one of House’s teenage employees at the Sunrise Social cafe shared a screenshot of a group chat where House asked his staff if anyone had “a learning disability” since they weren’t liking, commenting, and sharing his company’s social media posts.

“I did give him the chance to apologize,” the father, Dustin Halsey, told 3News Investigates. “I said, ‘Hey, all we’re looking for …

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