Mitesco, Inc. 10-Q

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS From time to time, we may become involved in legal proceedings or be subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. On June 23, 2022, The Good Clinic LLC was notified that a former employee had filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination. The Good Clinic believes the lawsuit is without merit. Mitesco (Company) was not named in the suit. We have settled this matter as of January 11, 2024, for total consideration consisting of a cash payment of $3,000. On October 25, 2022, the Company was notified that a vendor filed a lawsuit related to a contract dispute naming both The Good Clinic and The CEO of the Good Clinic. This suit was settled on May 5, 2023, and dismissed with prejudice on May 12, 2023. The settlement included the issuance of the Company’s restricted common stock. As a part of the settlement the Company issued 2,552 shares of its restricted common stock to the plaintiff and issued to the CEO of The Good Clinic 19,622 of its restricted common stock, plus $3,000 in cash for reimbursement of expenses related to settling the suit with the vendor. The Company has a number of legal situations involved with the winding down of its clinic’s business activities. These include claims regarding certain construction contracts and cancellation of leases as noted below: Nordhaus Clinic On November 1, 2020, we entered into an agreement to open a clinic in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The initial lease term is eight years. Fixed rent payments under the initial term are approximately $511,000. On November 6, 2023, the Company received a termination notice from the landlord indicating the lease had been terminated. No additional claims have been received by the landlord and the Company believes no additional amounts are owed. Egan Clinic a.k.a. Vikings On October 14, 2021, we entered into an agreement to open a clinic in Eagan, Minnesota, which began operations in the fourth quarter of 2021. The initial lease term is for 96 months. Fixed rent payments under the initial term are approximately $767,000. A Summary Judgment was granted on December 4, 2023, in the amount of $488,491, and the entry of final judgment was entered on December 15, 2023, and the Company has released the property back to the leaseholder. St. Paul Clinic a.k.a. The Grove On August 31, 2021, we entered into an agreement to open a clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota, which began operations in the fourth quarter of 2021. The initial lease term is 114 months. Fixed rent payments under the initial term are approximately $1,153,000. A stipulation for Judgment was filed on December 21, 2023, in the amount of $415,266. The stipulated judgment includes $178,542 in unpaid back rent, $172,124 in resolution of mechanics’ liens, and $64,600 in attorneys’ fees. The final entry of judgment by the Court was entered against the Company on January 19, 2024, and the Company has released the property back to the leaseholder. St. Louis Park Clinic a.k.a. Excelsior & Grand On May 24, 2021, we entered into an agreement to open a clinic in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, which began operations in the third quarter of 2021. The initial lease term is seven years. Fixed rent payments under the initial term are approximately $673,000. The Company agreed to and executed a Confession of Judgment in the amount of $425,351 on April 2, 2024, and has released the property back to the leaseholder. We received the fully executed and recorded judgement on April 10, 2024. Eden Prairie Clinic a.k.a. TP Elevate On June 8, 2021, we entered into an agreement to open a clinic in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, which began operation in the third quarter of 2021. The initial lease term is eight years. Fixed rent payments under the initial term are approximately $620,000. The Company has surrendered possession of the property and is currently in negotiations with the amounts owed and is in the process of settling the remaining amounts owed. 37 Table of Contents Maple Grove Clinic a.k.a. Arbor Lakes On October 8, 2021, we entered into an agreement to open a clinic in Maple Grove, Minnesota which began operation in the fourth quarter of 2021. The initial lease term is 108 months. Fixed rent payments under the initial term are approximately $1,153,127. On October 22, 2022, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with the leaseholder for $219,576 and the Company released the property back to the leaseholder. Radiant Clinic a.k.a. LMC Welton On September 9, 2021, we entered into an agreement to open a clinic in Denver, Colorado, which was expected to begin operation in the first quarter of 2023 but possession of which has been relinquished to the landlords. The initial lease term is for 90 months. Fixed rent payments under the initial term are approximately $782,000. As of April 10, 2024, the Company has settled the amounts owed to the leaseholder and full resolution of all liens for approximately $530,000 and the Company has released the property back to the leaseholder. Quincy Clinic a.k.a. 1776 Curtis On September 28, 2021, we entered into an agreement to open a clinic in Denver, Colorado, which was expected to begin operation in the first quarter of 2023 but possession of which has been relinquished to the landlords. The initial lease term is 94 months. Fixed rent payments under the initial term are approximately $1,079,000. A Final Judgment was granted on November 14, 2023, in the amount of $348,764 including interest, fees and other costs. The Company has released the property back to the leaseholder. The following table summarizes the status of our property-related settlements as noted above and the total settlement amounts as of the date of the filing: LOCATION ALSO KNOWN AS: PROPERTY NAME/OWNER ORIGINAL OBLIGATION (NOT INC. CAPX) SETTLEMENT AMOUNT TYPE OF SETTLEMENT MINNEAPOLIS, MN NORDHAUS LENNAR $ 511,000 $ - N.A. WAYZETTA, MN PROMINADE WAZETTA BAY $ 407,000 $ 25,000 CASH PAYMENT OBLIGATION EAGAN, MN EAGAN CLINIC VIKINGS $ 767,000 $ 488,491 DEFAULT JUDGEMENT ST. LOUIS PARK, MN EXCELSIOR & GRAND EXCELSIOR $ 673,000 $ 425,350 DEFAULT JUDGEMENT ST. PAUL, MN THE GROVE CONTINENTAL 560 $ 1,153,000 $ 415,606 DEFAULT JUDGEMENT EDEN PRARIE ELEVATE TP ELEVATE $ 620,000 $ - IN PROCESS MAPLE GROVE, MN ARBOR LAKES BUTTNICK $ 1,153,127 $ 219,575 SETTLEMENT AGREE DENVER, CO LMC WELTON RADIANT $ 782,000 $ 530,000 DEFAULT JUDGEMENT DENVER, CO 1776 CURTIS QUINCY $ 1,079,000 $ 348,764 DEFAULT JUDGEMENT TOTAL $ 7,145,127 $ 2,452,768 Administrative offices On June 24, 2021, we entered into an agreement to open an administrative office in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The initial lease term is 2.5 years. Fixed rent payments under the initial term are approximately $244,000. We have not entered into a settlement agreement on this site as of the date of this filing but expect to shortly.