A court dispute between the Red Rock Inn and the former Mi Camino Real location remains active in Marshall Circuit Court, with competing claims over unpaid rent, property damage and responsibility for conditions inside the former restaurant space.
Sunrise Hotel of Plymouth Inc., owner of the Red Rock Inn property, originally filed the case against Lopez Brothers LLC, doing business as Mi Camino Real, in February. Sunrise alleged Mi Camino had stopped paying rent in September 2025 and sought unpaid rent, late fees and other damages.
The dispute expanded September 22 when Mi Camino, represented by attorney David Fortin, filed a counterclaim seeking up to $88,890.
Mi Camino alleged Sunrise failed to maintain the roof as required by the lease, resulting in continuing water intrusion, damaged drywall and ceilings, mold, mildew and other interior damage. The counterclaim also alleged Sunrise interfered with the restaurant’s use of the property by removing or cutting exterior lighting and related improvements.
Mi Camino asked the court to award up to $88,890 or offset any amount awarded to Sunrise by damages the court determines were attributable to Sunrise.
Sunrise responded by filing a first amended complaint September 24 that increased its own claims against Mi Camino.
Sunrise now alleges Mi Camino owes $59,300 in unpaid rent and late fees through August 17, 2026. After applying a $7,000 security deposit, Sunrise is seeking $52,300 in unpaid rent.
Sunrise also added a property damage claim of at least $37,200, bringing its claims to at least $89,500, plus additional damages, attorney fees and other costs that may be determined by the court.
Sunrise alleges Mi Camino is responsible for repairs involving signage and electrical wiring, fencing, drywall, water-damaged walls and ceilings, carpet, wallpaper and other portions of the former restaurant space.
The lease has become a key part of the disagreement. It places responsibility for most repairs and maintenance on the tenant, including walls, floors, structural components, plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical systems. The same lease separately states that Sunrise is responsible for repairs and maintenance of the roof.
Sunrise also filed a motion asking Marshall Circuit Court Judge Janette Surrisi to strike Mi Camino’s September 22 counterclaim. Sunrise argues the filing did not contain a proper certificate of service and that Mi Camino failed to file an answer and affirmative defenses with the counterclaim.
Mi Camino responded September 25 and said it does not oppose Sunrise’s request. The filing states that Mi Camino agrees the September 22 counterclaim may be stricken and treated as having no effect.
However, Mi Camino is not giving up its ability to pursue claims against Sunrise. Fortin stated that Mi Camino intends to respond to Sunrise’s amended complaint and is preserving its right to assert claims, counterclaims, defenses and affirmative defenses in that response.
The court has not yet ruled on Sunrise’s motion to strike.
According to court documents, Surrisi denied Sunrise’s request for immediate possession of the restaurant space in June 2026. The court instead gave Mi Camino 60 days to vacate and scheduled the remaining damages issues for a later hearing.
Sunrise’s amended complaint states Mi Camino vacated the property on August 18.
During a September 22 damages hearing, attorneys for both sides appeared before Surrisi. The court discussed the default issue and Mi Camino’s counterclaim and directed the parties to submit motions and proposed orders by September 25.
The case remains pending in Marshall Circuit Court.
Michiana Scanner Chatter has reached out to attorneys representing both parties for comment. No on-the-record statement has been received as of this update.
MSC will continue to follow the case and provide updates as they become available.