Washington, D.C.-based medical cannabis company filed a federal lawsuit alleging breach of contract and fraud tied to a failed indoor cultivation project that resulted in more than $1.6 million in claimed damages.
Green Grow LLC filed the complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against The Indoor Farmer LLC (TIF), along with its principals Richard Lamb and Mica Renquist. The lawsuit centers on a contract to design, procure, and install a turnkey indoor cultivation system at Green Grow’s dispensary facility on Evarts Street NE.
According to the filing, the parties entered into an agreement in November 2023 under which TIF would deliver a fully operational cultivation system using its proprietary “Farmation Station” technology. The system was marketed as a space-efficient alternative to traditional grow rooms and was expected to include design services, equipment procurement, installation, and regulatory consulting.
Green Grow alleges it made substantial upfront payments and purchased equipment based on TIF’s specifications, including more than $1 million in cultivation systems and lighting. The company also claims it paid ongoing monthly consulting fees throughout 2024 and into 2025.
The complaint states that between late 2023 and October 2025, TIF failed to meet contractual obligations, citing missed deadlines, lack of deliverables, and insufficient coordination with other project contractors. Among the alleged deficiencies were failure to provide standard operating procedures (SOPs), incomplete design documentation, and delays that impacted construction timelines.
In October 2025, TIF allegedly withdrew from the project, stating that continued collaboration was “untenable” and advising Green Grow to transition to a conventional cultivation system. The filing claims this left Green Grow with significant quantities of specialized equipment that could not be repurposed.
Green Grow further alleges that TIF over-specified materials and equipment beyond the project’s needs, contributing to financial losses and excess inventory. The company claims it incurred additional costs to redesign the facility and complete the buildout using alternative systems.
The lawsuit includes claims for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, promissory estoppel, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and civil conspiracy. Green Grow is seeking damages, restitution, and other financial relief to be determined at trial.
The defendants have not yet publicly responded to the allegations in the filing.
