House Boardshop Facing $3 Million Lawsuit

The House Boardshop, a popular outdoor gear retailer in Little Canada, Minnesota, is facing a $3 million lawsuit from Camping World. The lawsuit alleges that The House violated its lease agreement with Camping World when it closed its doors in April 2023.

Camping World acquired The House in 2017. The lease agreement between the two companies stipulated that The House would remain open for at least five years. However, The House closed its doors after just five months under Camping World's ownership.

Camping World is seeking $3 million in damages from The House. The company claims that it lost money on the acquisition and that it had to spend money to relocate its employees and customers to other stores.

The House has not yet responded to the lawsuit. However, the company's attorney, David Golden, said that The House denies the allegations and will defend itself vigorously.

The lawsuit is the latest in a series of problems for The House. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and was then acquired by Camping World. The closure of The House's Little Canada store has left a void in the outdoor gear market in the Twin Cities.

It remains to be seen whether The House will be able to survive the lawsuit and continue operating. However, the lawsuit is a major setback for the company and could lead to its closure.

In addition to the lawsuit, The House is also facing a number of other challenges. The company is struggling to compete with online retailers like Amazon. The House also faces competition from other brick-and-mortar retailers, like REI and Bass Pro Shops.

It is unclear whether The House will be able to overcome these challenges and survive. However, the lawsuit is a major setback for the company and could lead to its closure.