New York Lender Seeks $391,000 Default Judgment Against Pihakis-Affiliated Companies
A New York lender, Itria Ventures, LLC, has filed paperwork in Jefferson County, Alabama, to collect a $391,000 default judgment against Pihakis-affiliated companies, including Rodney Scott’s BBQ Charleston and several Alabama entities linked to the Pihakis Restaurant Group.
Birmingham, AL, September 17, 2026 —
A financial dispute has emerged involving a New York-based lender and several companies associated with the Pihakis Restaurant Group. Itria Ventures, LLC, a lender from New York, has initiated legal proceedings in Jefferson County, Alabama, to enforce the collection of a default judgment totaling $391,000.
The legal filing specifically targets Pihakis-affiliated entities. Among those named are Rodney Scott’s BBQ Charleston, a notable barbecue restaurant, and a number of Alabama-based companies that are reportedly linked to the broader Pihakis Restaurant Group. The action centers on a default judgment, indicating that the companies against whom the judgment was issued did not respond or appear in court to contest the original claim, leading to a ruling in favor of the creditor.
The paperwork filed by Itria Ventures, LLC, in Jefferson County is a procedural step to legally pursue the recovery of the $391,000 owed. This filing is typically required when a judgment is obtained in one jurisdiction or context and needs to be enforced in another, or when specific assets are being targeted for collection. The exact nature of the underlying debt or the reasons for the default judgment were not detailed in the filing paperwork. The specific details regarding the timeline of the original debt or when the default judgment was initially granted were not immediately available.
The Pihakis Restaurant Group is known for operating a portfolio of restaurant concepts. The inclusion of specific entities such as Rodney Scott’s BBQ Charleston and multiple Alabama companies suggests a broad scope to the financial obligation being pursued by Itria Ventures, LLC. Further details on the legal process, including any subsequent court actions or asset seizure efforts, will likely unfold as the collection proceedings continue in Jefferson County. The contractor’s name was not provided in the filing. The outcome of this collection effort remains to be seen.
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