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Troubled wedding business failed to get required permits

Reported by: Michelle Velez
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Updated: 11/06/2012 6:15 am
LAS VEGAS (KSNV MyNews3) -- There are serious questions about inspections that take place in the Las Vegas valley after News 3 broke a story in July about a bankrupt wedding business called Griffin Mansions.
Inspecting Our Inspectors: Check out Michelle Velez’s two-part investigative story tonight on News 3 at 5 and 6.

The mansion's owners had failed numerous inspections while trying to get permits and a business license, but nobody shut them down even after both Clark County and Health Department inspectors determined the property was a threat.

The mansion, located near southern highlands, had been operating in the valley for several years, holding roughly four weddings a week.

It wasn't until wedding guests became sick in May that the property was eventually closed.

In July, the owners filed for bankruptcy, leaving couples from around the world and the valley in a very tough spot. They lost their money and their dream weddings.

Turns out Griffin's owners operated for several years without the necessary permits, and most everyone involved in the permitting process was aware of problems there.
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worromot - 11/6/2012 10:02 AM
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Who is asleep at the wheel, how can a business run for years without the proper documentation. I guess that means that Griffin Mansion was not paying any taxes also. Come on, I find it hard to believe that two agencies with in the county could not verify and shut down this business, maybe its time to get personnel who can do the job, quit wasting taxpayers money on employees who cannot think outside the box, who are robots, or do not have the initiative to take control

TruittLawGroup - 11/6/2012 12:09 AM
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Jen, please contact my office - we are currently working with 15 couples, and would love help your son and his fiancé. Glenn Truitt; Truitt Law Group - (702) 425-3529

Cruisinjen - 11/5/2012 11:25 PM
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Does anyone know how we can go about getting our money back? My son booked this venue in June- after they were shutdown- and they didn't say one word to us about this! Their wedding is supposed to be there in May. When I called my sons fiancé she said they haven't contacted her at all. We don't even know how to get started getting the money back. Anyone have any ideas or can help?


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