Patricia Toscano was sued by former romantic partner Michael Griffith after they fell out over Miami property deal

Restaurateur Patricia Toscano. Photo: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

Restaurateur Patricia Toscano. Photo: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

A Florida court has rejected efforts by New York lawyer Michael Griffith to prevent his multi-million dollar case against Cork restaurateur Patricia Toscano from being dismissed.

The former romantic partners spectacularly fell out over the sale of a $16m (€14m) mansion in Miami.