Floating casino seized by SC shipyard in $790K billing flap
Charleston Post and Courier
A Florida floating casino was seized by a South Carolina shipyard over nearly $800,000 in unpaid repair bills.Summary
Detyens Shipyards in North Charleston, South Carolina, has sued the M/V Victory I, a floating casino owned by Sophlex Enterprises, for almost $800,000 in unpaid invoices. The shipyard performed repairs and other services estimated at $940,666, but only $150,000 was paid. A federal judge issued a warrant for the vessel's seizure and appointed a custodian until the case is resolved. The 300-foot ship, operating as Victory Casino Cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida, has furloughed over 300 workers due to the dispute. The company acknowledges the contract dispute and is attempting to resolve it.
(Source：Charleston Post and Courier)