The owners of more than half the hotels managed by John Q. Hammons Hotels have slapped the Springfield company with a lawsuit accusing CEO Jacquie Dowdy of violating contracts and usurping control of the business.The owners, operating under variations of the name Atrium TRS and Atrium Hotels, filed the lawsuit in Delaware on July 20, naming Hammons Hotels and Dowdy specifically as defendants.
A long-time aide to founder John Q. Hammons, Dowdy assumed control of Hammons Hotels in October 2010, when Hammons was placed in a long-term residential facility for health reasons.
Hammons’ seclusion — long-time friends have reported being barred from visiting — led to an investigation by the state and an ongoing court case to establish guardianship.
The lawsuit filed by Atrium makes reference to the ongoing case, noting Dowdy “purports to have a power of attorney for Mr. Hammons ...,” but primarily concerns her handling of Hammons’ business concerns.
Chief among the complaints: Dowdy appointed herself CEO against Atrium’s objections and in conflict with a management contract between the two companies.
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I recall many people complaining about John Q. Hammonds being isolated during the adjudication and I believe it involved this woman.
ReplyDeleteHas he been isolated all this time?
ReplyDeleteAppointed herself CEO? That's pretty wild!
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