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"A popular Gold Coast steakhouse, Maple & Ash is facing a lawsuit from a group of estranged investors who say the $3 million they put in was mishandled; the investors allege co-founder Jim Lasky committed fraud by failing to use Paycheck Protection Program funds as intended, claiming virtually none of the $7.6 million in PPP aid went to the restaurants and accusing the use of $2 million on a 12-seat Learjet and $32,000 on country club dues, while the restaurant has denied any wrongdoing." - Eater Staff