Eddie was just told that he can not sublease space to D--k's in the Palm Garden mall. Sears wants to decrease their retail space and lease it to other stores like D--k's Sporting Goods, Primark, and Lands End. However, just like you can not sublet your apartment, Forbes/Cohen Florida Property LP who owns the mall argues that Sears cannot sublet their space either. Forbes says Sears needs their approval as well as the city's before Eddie can decide to invite another retailer to set up shop in his store.
A judge agreed with Forbes and says Sears does not have an unrestricted right to sublease space. This could throw a monkey wrench into Eddie's plan and Sears's viability.