Developer Victor Kovich defends record, says Cigar Oasis litigation was separate
Developer Victor Kovich told trustees he and his partner were investors in Cigar Oasis and that the 2019 eviction and related litigation were not the village's business; he said some delays occurred but disputed that litigation alone caused Lake and Leup's project failure.
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Victor Kovich, who identified himself as a long-time Chicagoland developer, addressed residents' concerns about his involvement with Cigar Oasis and the Lake Street litigation. Kovich said he and partners were minority investors in Cigar Oasis, that the lease was signed in 2016 and that a Cook County lawsuit filed by the property owner ultimately ended the tenancy in 2019.
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