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A former Glu Hospitality investor alleges that he was assaulted when he asked for his money back

A civil lawsuit filed by Carlton Smith alleges that Glu Hospitality cofounder Tim Lu refused to return a $100,000 investment and punched him repeatedly when he asked for the money back.

Tim Lu in an outdoor dining enclosure at the Northern Liberties Italian restaurant Figo, which closed alongside other Glu Hospitality restaurants in March 2025.
Tim Lu in an outdoor dining enclosure at the Northern Liberties Italian restaurant Figo, which closed alongside other Glu Hospitality restaurants in March 2025.Read moreErin Blewett / For The Inquirer