Geographic Network Affiliates-International, Inc. v. Enterprise for Empowerment Foundation at Norfolk State University

By Judge Joseph A. Leafe

This matter comes before the Court on Norfolk State University’s Plea in Bar in a lawsuit between plaintiffs Geographic Network Affiliates-International, Inc. (Geo), D.P. Facilities, and Rise One, L.L.C., and defendants Enterprise Empowerment Foundation and Norfolk State University (NSU).

Facts

The Board of Visitors of Norfolk State University created Enterprise Empowerment Foundation (E2F), a non-profit corporation, to oversee the construction ofRise Center, ahigh-tech, multi-use University facility. According to the Plaintiffs’ Bill of Complaint, the parties entered…