Michael Avenatti borrowed $ 2 million against Tully 's assets which led to Patrick Dempsey filing a lawsuit .
Dempsey filed a lawsuit on behalf of Global Baristas , claiming Michael Avenatti borrowed $ 2 million against Tully 's assets without informing Dempsey , rather than fully financing the coffee chain as was promised , calling the 15 percent interest rate on the loan `` exorbitant '' and sued for Avenatti to fund Tully 's operations and meet its working capital needs , as well as for any damages owed the company .
Patrick Dempsey