City of Willoughby Hills v. C. C. Bars, Inc.

This matter came on to be heard pursuant to defendant’s motion to suppress. Defendant seeks to suppress all evidence obtained during five separate inspections of the Sahara Lounge by members of the Willoughby Hills Fire Department. As a result of those five entries, citations for overcrowding were issued against defendant.

The parties stipulated that the Sahara Lounge is licensed by the state to sell and serve alcoholic beverages and that admission to this place is obtained through the paying of a cover charge. The city firemen obtained entrance to the lounge without a warrant and without…