In April 2004, then-mayor Vlasta Pavić criticized Bandić for buying land formerly owned by the meat packing plant Zagrepčanka, as the city was unable to register itself as the owner. The controversy was dubbed "the Zagrepčanka case" by the newspapers. Pavić distanced herself from Bandić, and Bandić was heard cursing her during a session of the Assembly. The city's SDP launched an advertisement in support of Bandić's decision to buy the land. A court case ensued, with charges being brought against Bandić and others involved. Three years later, Bandić was acquitted and the City of Zagreb was awarded ownership of the Zagrepčanka lot in a court judgment. Bandić promised a new business district in the Zagrepčanka location.