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Ah, the Sweet Smell of … a $500,000 Lawsuit
in response to reader comment: The smell of fresh bread

Submitted by broker, Feb 13, 2007 10:35

the residents should actually be suing the landlord. But since they are suing Mr. Shin, he should just turn around and sue the landlord for renting to him as food use establishment.


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Smells can be pleasant to one person and unpleasant to another, but the real problem come in when a person... [MORE]

x-newyorker

Sep 3, 2008 15:37

i totally sympathise with anyone who has to live near a fast-food place.Subway bread in particular has a nauseating stench--... [MORE]

anita

Aug 22, 2007 16:58

It's the parmesan oregano seasoning that gives off that smell. I'm a 14-year franchisee and there was no such unpleasant... [MORE]

Jason

Nov 27, 2007 16:50

I run a Subway, and my customers often state they just love the smell of the bread baking.... Not one... [MORE]

Norma Fullmer

Jan 19, 2008 00:01

I live in a very decrepit walkup on the Upper East Side. My rent-stabilized apartment is directly over the kitchens... [MORE]

ulle trautvag

Jun 15, 2007 13:44

I think whoever came up with this lawsuit is so Right, I agree with all of what he is saying... [MORE]

SSSSSSOOOOOO RRRRRIIIIGGGGHHHHTTT

Apr 17, 2007 23:39

The aroma of freshly baking bread is hardly a health and safety issue. I challenge anyone to show one shred... [MORE]

Paul Herrick

Feb 13, 2007 17:09

This has to be the most stupid thing I have heard!!! It's like sueing someone because the coffee is hot!!!... [MORE]

Micah Pangburn

Feb 22, 2007 14:07

and see how they like the smell of that compared to the smell of bread. [MORE]

mr ed

Feb 13, 2007 16:52

This Subway has only been open two weeks and someone is already wanting to sue because of odors, what a... [MORE]

Robert Moon

Feb 13, 2007 12:31

Mr. Shin could, throw good customer service, portray the condos as a friendly place to live. But the condo's representatives... [MORE]

R. Clore

Feb 13, 2007 09:55

How dumb, self centered and thin skinned do people have to be before their selfishness weakens and eventually destroys their... [MORE]

Dr. Jeff

Feb 13, 2007 03:20

The lawsuit was never discussed at the board meetings. We only found out about it when we read it in... [MORE]

Nishani Naidoo

Feb 13, 2007 13:22

This sounds familiar to the situation faced recently - and unless you have experienced the smell of the oven exhaust... [MORE]

c maury

Feb 12, 2007 22:48

the residents should actually be suing the landlord. But since they are suing Mr. Shin, he should just turn around...

broker

Feb 13, 2007 10:35

I can actually sympathize a little with these people. There's a subway on the corner near me and every time... [MORE]

Chuck

Feb 12, 2007 18:15

When they heat up their frozen dough (or "freshly bake" as they call it), the whole place outside the building,... [MORE]

ggg

Feb 12, 2007 16:51

I would have to agree...I cannot stand the smell of Subway stores. Don't mind the sandwiches, but I can only... [MORE]

shannon

Feb 12, 2007 16:16

Good on the couple for taking Subway to task. The financial institution where I used to bank shared the same... [MORE]

M. Beant

Feb 12, 2007 14:57

This woman is unhappy period. Mr. Shin should sue her for preventing him from operating a business and making a... [MORE]

julie morgan

Feb 12, 2007 12:32

...it's assiago cheese bread, jalapeno bread, and so on. If it was in your dwelling place you probably wouldnt like... [MORE]

Roger Moore

Feb 14, 2007 00:56

Mr. Shin, the defendant in this case, is right...this has become "Lawsuit Country". It is clear from the time-lines involved... [MORE]

Don LeCouteur

Feb 12, 2007 09:01

Since when does the aroma of baking bread stink?? I love the smell of fresh cooked and cut bread, very... [MORE]

C K

Feb 12, 2007 17:31

too bad some people have nothing to do but complain. grow up! hang in there mr shin, this is a... [MORE]

fred jackson

Feb 13, 2007 11:15

Obviously the plantiffs have nothing better to do that whine and complain. Any Subway shop is going to have odors... [MORE]

R

Feb 13, 2007 14:09

Poor Mr. Shin just tryin to make a living, and then you get all these money grubbers wanting to sue... [MORE]

Amanda

Feb 13, 2007 14:16

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