A court dispute between the Red Rock Inn and the former Mi Camino Real location has expanded, with both businesses now seeking damages from the other.
Sunrise Hotel of Plymouth Inc., owner of the Red Rock Inn property, originally filed the case against Lopez Brothers LLC, doing business as Mi Camino Real, in February. Sunrise alleged Mi Camino had stopped paying rent in September 2025 and sought unpaid rent, late fees and other damages.
The dispute expanded Tuesday, September 22, when Mi Camino filed a counterclaim seeking up to $88,890.
Mi Camino alleges Sunrise failed to maintain the roof as required by the lease, resulting in continuing water intrusion, damaged drywall and ceilings, mold, mildew and other interior damage. The counterclaim also alleges Sunrise interfered with the restaurant’s use of the property by removing or cutting exterior lighting and other improvements.
Mi Camino is asking the court to award the claimed damages or offset them against any amount Sunrise may ultimately recover. Those allegations have not been decided by the court.
Sunrise responded Thursday evening by filing a first amended complaint that increases its own claims against Mi Camino.
Sunrise now alleges Mi Camino owes $59,300 in unpaid rent and late fees through August 17, 2026. After applying a $7,000 security deposit, Sunrise is seeking $52,300 in unpaid rent.
Sunrise also added a property damage claim of at least $37,200, bringing its current claims to at least $89,500, plus additional damages, attorney fees and other costs that could be determined by the court.
Sunrise alleges Mi Camino is responsible for repairs involving signage and electrical wiring, fencing, drywall, water-damaged walls and ceilings, carpet, wallpaper and other areas throughout the former restaurant space.
The lease has become a key part of the dispute. It places responsibility for most repairs and maintenance on Mi Camino, while separately stating that Sunrise is responsible for repairs and maintenance of the roof.
That distinction is now at the center of competing claims over who is responsible for damage inside the former restaurant space.
Sunrise filed a motion Thursday asking Marshall Circuit Court Judge Janette Surrisi to strike Mi Camino’s counterclaim. Sunrise argues the counterclaim did not include a proper certificate of service and that Mi Camino failed to file an answer and affirmative defenses with it.
The court has not ruled on that request yet.
According to available court documents, in June 2026 Surrisi denied Sunrise’s request for immediate possession of the restaurant space and gave Mi Camino 60 days to vacate. Sunrise’s amended complaint states Mi Camino vacated the property August 18.
During a September 22 damages hearing, attorneys for both sides appeared before Surrisi. The court discussed the default issue and Mi Camino’s counterclaim and directed both sides to submit additional motions and proposed orders.
The case remains pending in Marshall Circuit Court.
Michiana Scanner Chatter has reached out to attorneys representing both parties for comment. No on-the-record statement had been received by publication time. As of publication, no additional filings from Mi Camino responding to Sunrise’s Thursday filings had been publicly released.
MSC will continue to follow the case and provide updates as they become available.