Lawsuit Accuses Washington Companies of Duping Out-of-State Investor

A Texas man has filed suit against three Washington state marijuana businesses, alleging the owners accepted his investment money while knowing that state law prohibits nonresidents from profiting off Washington licensed cannabis enterprises.

Michael Murray filed his lawsuit this month in Washington’s King County Superior Court. The defendants include Nugs LLC and its manager Melissa Camp; Washington State Cannabis LLC and its manager Kasey Miles; and Ninja Gardens Inc. and its manager Douglas Shima. 

The suit alleges defendants engaged in fraud and deception by withholding information . . .