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Saturday, May 05, 2007
Ind. Decisions - More on: Spencer County adult business ordered to close
On March 13, 2007, Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press reported: "After more than a year of a court battle between Spencer County and an adult entertainment business the county wanted to shut down, Spencer County Circuit Court Judge Wayne Roell ruled in the county's favor." (See ILB entry here.)
Almost two months after a judge issued a ruling ordering an adult entertainment business in Spencer County to shut down, attorneys representing the county say the business remains open.The dispute began in the fall of 2005 when the Adult Plaza opened at the site of a former truck stop at the U.S. 231/Interstate 64 interchange.
After more than a yearlong court battle, county officials thought the case was over in March, when Circuit Court Judge Wayne Roell ruled in the county's favor. He ruled the business was in violation of county ordinances and opened without filing proper permits.
The ruling ordered owners of the Adult Plaza to permanently cease operations.
On Friday, attorneys for the county filed a motion in Spencer County Circuit Court requesting a hearing on the matter.
In their motion, the attorneys say the business has remained open and continues to sell pornographic items and showcase an adult cabaret featuring semi-nude dancers.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on May 5, 2007 09:54 AM
Posted to Ind. Trial Ct. Decisions