Legal documents reveal Jax Taylor quietly removed as managing member of bar LLC just days before public exit — shocking paper trail contradicts narrative of “voluntary” departure to focus on sobriety - suong

In a bombshell twist that throws Jax Taylor’s entire redemption narrative into question, legal documents filed in California reveal the reality star was officially removed as managing member of his namesake bar, Jax’s Studio City, mere days before his Instagram announcement citing a personal decision to step away.

The filings, obtained exclusively by DailyMail+, show that on June 26, 2025, the business entity registered under “Jax’s Studio City LLC” submitted an amended Statement of Information to the California Secretary of State. The updated paperwork removed Jason Michael Taylor (Jax’s legal name) as managing member and replaced him with an undisclosed third party, listed only by a redacted mailing address and corporate entity number.

This quiet legal maneuvering came just three days before Jax took to Instagram to announce he would be “stepping away” from both the business and Season 3 of The Valley to focus on sobriety, co-parenting, and “becoming the best version of himself.”

But sources familiar with the legal change say the truth is far murkier than the sanitized narrative being shared publicly.

“This wasn’t a graceful exit. It was strategic, pressured, and frankly, a little desperate,” one insider close to the business told DailyMail+. “The legal removal came first — everything else was PR spin to soften the blow.”

Adding fuel to the fire, multiple bar staffers who spoke under condition of anonymity claim they were notified not by Jax, but by an external legal consultant, that their employment terms may be subject to change due to “ownership restructuring.” One former bartender, who worked at the venue from its October 2023 opening until last month, said the writing had been on the wall “for weeks.”

“Jax hadn’t shown his face at the bar in nearly a month. We started getting late checks, shipments were missed, and suddenly we’re told he’s not in charge anymore,” she revealed. “Then, boom — a curated social media post about ‘sobriety’ while the legal papers say otherwise.”

Legal experts consulted by DailyMail+ confirm that the timing and sequence of events suggest a coordinated internal decision to remove Jax due to liability concerns, especially amid his contentious custody battle with estranged wife Brittany Cartwright and the fallout from his alleged post-rehab relapse.

“When someone steps down from an LLC voluntarily, they usually handle the paperwork after their public statement,” said corporate attorney Reggie Varnes. “When it happens the other way around — the documents filed first, announcement later — that often indicates a behind-the-scenes removal rather than a voluntary departure.”

Adding further intrigue, the revised documents make no mention of Brittany Cartwright, who was previously listed as co-owner in several promotional materials and interviews. It remains unclear whether she retains any stake in the business or was also quietly cut out.

Meanwhile, fans have begun to speculate whether the bar’s sudden signage removal — first noted by pop culture podcaster Ryan Bailey — was related to the legal transfer of control, potentially signaling a rebrand or full sale of the establishment.

Bravo has yet to comment on the revelation, though one production insider hinted that the Jax saga may not be over just yet.

“The show is off, but the drama is still rolling. Don’t be surprised if these legal papers come up in the reunion… or in court.”

As for Jax, he has remained silent since the Instagram post, focusing instead on his new narrative arc of healing and reinvention — a story that, thanks to these newly uncovered documents, now appears to have a much darker legal subtext.

This is no longer just a man walking away from the spotlight. This is a man being quietly pushed out of his own empire — one filing at a time.