ST. LOUIS — A contractor is suing the building owner for Maggie O’Brien’s over claims he was never paid for work on the popular Irish restaurant and pub in downtown ºüÀêÊÓƵ.
The suit, filed Wednesday, claims that architect Daryll Yahl was contracted in 2021 to do more than $134,000 worth of architectural, engineering and construction services on the building.
The renovations were part of a major effort to revamp the Downtown West neighborhood as the city prepared for the opening of the new ºüÀêÊÓƵ City SC soccer stadium on Market Street.
But Yahl was never paid by the company that owns the Maggie O’Brien’s building, 2000 PM, according to the suit.
The contractor has filed for a lien on the property and is asking the court to sell the restaurant. He also is requesting a jury trial in the case.
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Maggie O’Brien’s is not named in the suit. 2000 PM could not immediately be reached for comment.
A lawyer for Eddie McVey, the owner of Maggie O’Brien’s, said 2000 PM is a separate entity that sought the build-out.
“We were aware that the lien was filed,†the lawyer, Brian Millikan, said Thursday. “We don’t know how they’ll deal with it.â€
Maggie O’Brien’s was founded in 1979, and its website claims it’s the longest-running Irish pub and tavern in the city. The eatery also has a second location in Sunset Hills.
Editor's note: This story has been update to correct that just the building owner for Maggie O'Brien's is being sued.Â