Cannabis Dispensary MedMen Evicted, Sued for Unpaid Rent in Williamsville

A cannabis dispensary, MedMen NY Inc., has been evicted from its Williamsville location and is facing a lawsuit over unpaid rent. ALS Main and Transit LLC, a property management affiliate, filed a suit against MedMen for approximately $70,000 after evicting the company on August 5, 2024. MedMen, which filed for bankruptcy in April, had moved into the Williamsville location in 2019. The eviction notice was posted by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, marking another setback for the once-prominent cannabis company.

MedMen’s Financial Struggles

MedMen, a well-known medical marijuana company with operations in multiple states, has been grappling with financial difficulties in recent years. After going public in 2018, the company experienced rapid expansion, but it has since struggled to maintain profitability. The eviction in Williamsville adds to the growing list of challenges facing the cannabis retailer, including its bankruptcy filing earlier this year.

Lawsuit for Unpaid Rent

ALS Main and Transit LLC, the property management company, has filed a lawsuit against MedMen for around $70,000 in unpaid rent. The lawsuit comes after the dispensary was evicted from its location at the corner of Main and Transit. The eviction notice was posted on the retail store’s window, signaling the end of MedMen’s presence in the Williamsville area.

MedMen’s History and Expansion

Founded in 2010, MedMen quickly rose to prominence in the cannabis industry, becoming one of the first cannabis companies to go public in 2018. It expanded its operations across several states, including New York, where it set up shop in Williamsville in 2019. However, recent financial challenges have forced the company into bankruptcy, and its current legal issues further highlight the difficulties it faces.