I think it's obvious as to why he's popular in state, but JJ has treated people and biz owners like shit the past 10-15 years, constantly stiffing them out of payment and making them sue him to get their money. He's a business bully and one that does not like to pay his bills. And I know this first hand.
He's apparently been stiffing The Greenbrier staff too. The 20% gratuity on each bill isn't going to the workers but the hotel to keep it afloat. Can't even buy merchandise for the shops because the vendors require COD now because Justice hates paying bills.