Food

December 6, 2018 The operators of Manhattan restaurants Baker’s Pizza + Espresso and Baker’s Pizza are facing a former employee's lawsuit over alleged wage violations.

December 6, 2018 Manhattan Indian eatery Namaste is facing a lawsuit filed by a former employee who claims an improper tip credit was applied to his wages.

December 6, 2018 The operators of Dough Boys Pizza are on the receiving end of a proposed collective action filed by two delivery workers who say they weren’t paid properly.

December 6, 2018 Palace of Japan and its owner find themselves as defendants in a former delivery driver’s lawsuit in which the man claims he was not paid lawful wages.

December 6, 2018 Graziella’s Italian Bistro and Westchester Burger Company are facing a lawsuit filed by two former employees over a slew of alleged labor violations.

December 3, 2018 The operators of NYC’s Kin Khao Thai Kitchen face a lawsuit wherein two employees claim they were not paid at least the applicable minimum wage rate.

November 30, 2018 A lawsuit alleges that Nuts ‘N More White Chocolate Peanut Spread contains “inferior confectionary ingredients that are not white chocolate at all.”

November 28, 2018 The operators of NYC restaurant Dishes are facing a lawsuit filed by two former delivery workers who claim they were cheated out of proper wages.

November 28, 2018 [UPDATE] Several super market companies and Nestlé USA face a class action centered on Coffee-mate creamer, which allegedly contains partially hydrogenated oil (PHO).

November 27, 2018 Shogun Legends has been sued by a former hibachi chef who alleges he was deprived of rightful wages and required to participate in an unlawful tip pool.

November 26, 2018 A class action alleges Utz's claim that its Dirty Salt & Vinegar chips contain no artificial flavors is false and misleading.

November 23, 2018 The operators of two Sagar Chinese restaurants in New York are facing a lawsuit filed by an ex-employee who claims he was deprived of appropriate wages.

November 19, 2018 Lemon Leaf Thai Restaurant is facing a proposed collective and class action filed by a former deliveryman who claims he was deprived of proper wages.

November 16, 2018 [UPDATE] The maker of Bob Evans brand ready-to-eat mashed potatoes has been hit with a lawsuit that takes issue with the claim that the products are “Made with Real Potatoes, Milk & Butter," arguing that the product actually contains a "butter blend."

November 12, 2018 A lawsuit alleges Talking Rain Beverage Company intentionally failed to disclose some of its products contain malic acid, a synthetic flavoring agent.

November 12, 2018 Outenational Brands faces a proposed class action lawsuit over the allegedly undisclosed inclusion of malic acid in its Vivaloe beverage products.

November 12, 2018 An employee has filed a proposed collective action against Tom’s Restaurant and its owner in which the man claims he was not paid lawful wages.

November 12, 2018 Eleven plaintiffs have filed suit against the operators of restaurants Bistro Marketplace, Shelley’s Kitchen and Fresh Kitchen over alleged wage and hour abuses.

November 12, 2018 The owners and operators of NYC restaurant Mudville 9 are facing a lawsuit filed by four former employees who claim they were deprived of proper wages.

November 8, 2018 A proposed collective action alleging wage and hour violations has been filed against the operators of Queens Korean restaurant Hae Woon Day.

November 6, 2018 A lawsuit filed against Zacky Farms and Zacky & Sons Poultry claims the companies laid off hundreds of employees without providing proper advance notice.

November 1, 2018 Miyoko's Kitchen faces a lawsuit over its vegan butter, with the case alleging the product should not be advertised and labeled as "butter."

November 1, 2018 Former employees of food service PBG Delivery Dudes claim they were misclassified as independent contractors and deprived of proper wages.

October 30, 2018 The maker of Capri Sun faces a lawsuit that claims its "no artificial coloring, flavors, or preservatives" promise for the popular beverage is fraudulent.

October 29, 2018 Small Planet Foods, Inc. has been hit with a proposed class action that alleges the marketing and advertising of the company’s LÄRABAR brand “Original Fruit & Nut Bar” products are deceptive to consumers.

October 29, 2018 The operators of two Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine restaurants in NYC are facing a lawsuit filed by former waitresses who claim they didn't receive appropriate wages.

October 26, 2018 Dunkin Donuts is at the center of a lawsuit that alleges franchises entered into no-poach agreements to not hire nor solicit each other's employees.

October 25, 2018 A proposed collective and class action has been filed against the operators of four upscale restaurants in New York over alleged violations of state and federal wage requirements.

October 24, 2018 An August 2018 lawsuit filed against Roti Restaurants over claims of unpaid wages and discrimination has been removed to New York federal court.

October 24, 2018 The owners and operators of New York City restaurant Rouge Tomate are the defendants in a wage and hour lawsuit filed by four former employees.

October 23, 2018 Park Pizza and its two owners have been named as defendants in a lawsuit filed by a former employee over potential violations of federal and state labor law.

October 23, 2018 The operators of Empanada Mama and Empanada Mama Express are facing a former employee's lawsuit in which he alleges an improper tip credit was applied to his wages.

October 19, 2018 The operators of Brooklyn eatery Subsational are the defendants in a proposed collective action in which a former employee claims he was deprived of lawful wages.

October 19, 2018 A Tennessee restaurant has filed a class action in which it alleges mobile delivery platform DoorDash, Inc. used its name, menu and logo without authorization.

October 19, 2018 Burger King is the defendant in a class action lawsuit that claims employees are subject to illegal no-poach agreements whereby franchises promise not to hire or solicit each other's workers.

October 16, 2018 Another class action alleges Champion Petfoods failed to disclose the presence of heavy metals and toxins in its supposedly natural dog foods.

October 15, 2018 Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX Sports) is named in a lawsuit that claims it misrepresents the ingredients in its "BANG' brand of energy drinks.

October 15, 2018 The maker of Switch Sparkling beverages finds itself facing a proposed class action in which a consumer claims the drinks’ “No Sugar Added” and “No Preservatives” claims are false.

October 12, 2018 A collective action alleges Bob Evans restaurants applies an impermissible tip credit to servers' hourly wages.

October 11, 2018 Ampex Brands Burleson, LLC, which operates several KFC and Long John Silvers restaurants, is the defendant in a wage and hour lawsuit.

October 10, 2018 Two former employees of New York City bistro Jack’s Wife Freda claim that they were not paid for all hours worked and did not receive lawful overtime wages.

October 10, 2018 An antitrust class action alleges New York IHOP operators colluded to not hire nor solicit each other's employees, thereby suppressing wages.

October 9, 2018 Living Intentions, LLC’s Superfood Nut Blend White Chocolate is at the center of a proposed class action that alleges the product misleadingly contains no white chocolate.

October 9, 2018 Two former Pronto Pizza employees seek to recover allegedly unpaid minimum, overtime and spread-of-hours wages in a proposed collective action out of New York.

October 9, 2018 The operating companies of an Arkansas Waffle House restaurant are the defendants in a server's wage and hour lawsuit.

October 9, 2018 [UPDATE] According to a lawsuit, Starbucks has unfairly and deceptively advertised its White Chocolate Doubleshot Energy Drink as containing white chocolate when, in fact, it does not.

October 5, 2018 A consumer alleges Blue Diamond's Almond Nut-Thins are misleadingly labeled as “Nut & Rice Crackers” when they are, in fact, actually rice-flour based.

October 5, 2018 A class action alleges Arizona Beverage Co. unfairly and deceptively claims its drinks have “no preservatives” despite the presence of citric and/or ascorbic acid.

October 5, 2018 A class action lawsuit claims Starbucks fails to disclose that its Sour Gummies contain an artificial flavoring agent.

October 4, 2018 A former employee of Floridian Diner claims he was deprived of appropriate wages and illegally fired.