Coney Island Name Battle Heats Up | Sioux City News

Sioux City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

A local businessman, Matthew Greer, is suing a new restaurant also named Coney Island, claiming he owns the exclusive rights to the name, recipes, and trade secrets — and that the new spot is stealing his intellectual property. The dispute stems from a past asset purchase agreement where Greer planned to reopen Coney Island in 2026, but the new restaurant opened first, allegedly blocking his comeback. He’s filed seven claims including trademark infringement and breach of contract, demanding royalties or an injunction. The defendants haven’t responded yet, but a jury trial is requested — watch…