T-Mobile Removes Breach of Contract Suit to NJ Federal Court

Defendants T-Mobile and its affiliate MetroPCS removed to U.S. District Court for New Jersey in Newark Friday a breach of contract lawsuit (docket 2:22-cv-07332) from New Jersey Superior Court over a site lease agreement involving wireless communication facilities. Plaintiff property owner Vala claims the defendants failed to pay rent for time periods set forth in a contract, plus past due rent, and refused to remove all of their facilities within 90 days of the termination date of the contract. The plaintiff alleges it was “deprived of its ability to rent” the premises previously occupied by MetroPCS and accused the defendants of trespassing and “unjust enrichment.” The plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages for unpaid rent and fees, damages to remove equipment, additional damages and reasonable attorneys’ fees.