The former owner of the Varsity Theater and Loring Pasta Bar didn't show for court hearings and has fled to Mexico, according to attorney Jeff Anderson. The judgement was in one of five sexual-abuse lawsuits stemming from McLean's working for the Childrens' Theatre Company.
With his restaurant up for sale and his health failing, Joe Minjares is getting some welcomed help from famous friends, including "MST3K's" Joel Hodgson.