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Is Charging More for Oat Milk Discriminatory?Is Charging More for Oat Milk Discriminatory?
Eater Explains

A class action lawsuit against Dunkin’ makes the case that it’s unfair to tack on a surcharge for alternative milks

By Anastasia Sloan
LawsuitsEater Portland
Nancy Crampton Brophy Found Guilty for the Murder of Chef-Instructor Husband Daniel BrophyNancy Crampton Brophy Found Guilty for the Murder of Chef-Instructor Husband Daniel Brophy
From The Verge
DC Sues Grubhub For Allegedly Deceptive Business PracticesDC Sues Grubhub For Allegedly Deceptive Business Practices
Lawsuits
‘Influencer Network’ the FeedFeed Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Workplace Racism and Sexism‘Influencer Network’ the FeedFeed Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Workplace Racism and Sexism
Lawsuits

Filed by two women of color who formerly worked at the FeedFeed, the lawsuit alleges a hostile work environment, unequal pay, and “horrific mistreatment”

By Elazar Sontag
News
Former Panda Express Employee Says She Was Made to Strip at Cult-Like Work-Endorsed SeminarFormer Panda Express Employee Says She Was Made to Strip at Cult-Like Work-Endorsed Seminar
News

In a lawsuit, the plaintiff claims that she was told to undress to her underwear and hug another undressed employee in self-improvement exercise

By Jenny G. Zhang
News
Tyson Cannot Blame Executive Order for Employee’s Death, Federal Judge RulesTyson Cannot Blame Executive Order for Employee’s Death, Federal Judge Rules
News

The meat packing company claims it was following federal guidelines throughout the pandemic, but the timeline doesn’t add up

By Jenny G. Zhang
AM Intel
Civil Rights Lawyer Will Represent Black Franchisees in McDonald’s Discrimination LawsuitCivil Rights Lawyer Will Represent Black Franchisees in McDonald’s Discrimination Lawsuit
AM Intel

Plus, a food giveaway by Tyler Perry drew thousands, and more news to start your day

By Jenny G. Zhang
AM Intel
McDonald’s Lawsuit Against Former CEO Steve Easterbrook Is Getting McMESSYMcDonald’s Lawsuit Against Former CEO Steve Easterbrook Is Getting McMESSY
AM Intel

Plus, food volunteers get arrested in Kenosha, and more news to start your day

By Jenny G. Zhang
News
Former CEO: McDonald’s Knew About Sexual Misconduct While Negotiating Multimillion-Dollar SeveranceFormer CEO: McDonald’s Knew About Sexual Misconduct While Negotiating Multimillion-Dollar Severance
News

The fast-food giant has accused Steve Easterbrook of lying, fraud, and concealing evidence of sexual relationships with employees

By Jenny G. Zhang
News
McDonald’s Sues Disgraced Former CEO for Lying About Sexual Relationships With EmployeesMcDonald’s Sues Disgraced Former CEO for Lying About Sexual Relationships With Employees
News

An anonymous tip led to the fast-food company’s discovery that Steve Easterbrook had allegedly lied and concealed evidence about his inappropriate relationships

By Jenny G. Zhang
Lawsuits
A McDonald’s Employee Reported Unsanitary Conditions. Her Coworkers Retaliated With Harassment.A McDonald’s Employee Reported Unsanitary Conditions. Her Coworkers Retaliated With Harassment.
Lawsuits

Nakeyla Hills told regional managers about black mold in the ice machines and the unsafe behavior of her colleagues. Afterward, she says coworkers retaliated by groping her and calling her the N-word.

By Bryce Covert
News
Chicago and Oakland McDonald’s Workers Win COVID-19 Protections After Allegations of Substandard Supplies and Training [Updated]Chicago and Oakland McDonald’s Workers Win COVID-19 Protections After Allegations of Substandard Supplies and Training [Updated]
News

Workers in Oakland, California, filed a lawsuit after allegedly being told to make masks out of coffee filters and dog diapers

By Jenny G. Zhang
News
South Korean Chef Sues Michelin Over ‘Insult’ of Being Included in GuideSouth Korean Chef Sues Michelin Over ‘Insult’ of Being Included in Guide
News

The chef says Michelin is “unworthy of making an evaluation” of his restaurant, Ristorante Eo

By Monica Burton
Lawsuits
Former Employee Files Sexual Harassment Class Action Lawsuit Against McDonald’sFormer Employee Files Sexual Harassment Class Action Lawsuit Against McDonald’s
Lawsuits

The plaintiff’s case is one of several Times Up Legal Defense Fund-backed legal actions against McDonald’s

By Bryce Covert
The Paleta War
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Countless paleta shops in Mexico and the U.S. are called La Michoacana, but two companies want to stake legal claim to the name

By Serena Maria Daniels
News
Salt Bae Sprinkles Some Tip Pooling and Wage Theft in Miami Restaurant, Lawsuit AllegesSalt Bae Sprinkles Some Tip Pooling and Wage Theft in Miami Restaurant, Lawsuit Alleges
News

The once-viral chef continues his slide into milkshake duck territory

By Jenny G. Zhang
Lawsuits
Domino’s Would Rather Go to the Supreme Court Than Make Its Website Accessible to the BlindDomino’s Would Rather Go to the Supreme Court Than Make Its Website Accessible to the Blind
Lawsuits

Rather than developing technology to support users with disabilities, the pizza chain is taking its fight to the top

By Brenna Houck
Lawsuits
Mario Batali Pleads Not Guilty to Assault and Battery of a Woman in Boston RestaurantMario Batali Pleads Not Guilty to Assault and Battery of a Woman in Boston Restaurant
Lawsuits

He allegedly kissed and groped a woman against her will in 2017

By Jenny G. Zhang
AM Intel
Miller Lite Files Lawsuit Over Bud Light’s Corn Syrup-Focused Super Bowl AdMiller Lite Files Lawsuit Over Bud Light’s Corn Syrup-Focused Super Bowl Ad
AM Intel

Plus, Del Taco will start serving Beyond Meat nationwide, and more news to start the day

By Brenna Houck
Reports
Why You Can’t Call It a BarcadeWhy You Can’t Call It a Barcade
Reports

No really, you’ll get sued

By Brenna Houck
Lawsuits
California’s Foie Gras Ban, ExplainedCalifornia’s Foie Gras Ban, Explained
Lawsuits

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case, placing the ban in effect

By Pooja S. Nair
News
Meet the New Bae, Same as the Old BayMeet the New Bae, Same as the Old Bay
News

A paleo food company launched a new seasoning that riffs on McCormick’s iconic product, and the spice titan is not pleased

By Whitney Filloon
Lawsuits
PBR Will Survive to Quench the Thirst of Budget-Minded DrinkersPBR Will Survive to Quench the Thirst of Budget-Minded Drinkers
Lawsuits

The affordable brand has settled its lawsuit with brewing partner MillerCoors

By Chris Fuhrmeister
News
Whole Foods Gets Restraining Order Against Animal Rights ActivistsWhole Foods Gets Restraining Order Against Animal Rights Activists
News

Direct Action Everywhere says the grocer’s suppliers are guilty of animal cruelty

By Whitney Filloon
News
Following Sexual Harassment Suit, DC Chef Mike Isabella Files for BankruptcyFollowing Sexual Harassment Suit, DC Chef Mike Isabella Files for Bankruptcy
News

The Top Chef alum’s restaurant group has suffered following the allegations from a former employee

By Monica Burton
Lawsuits
Masterpiece Cakeshop Baker Claims He’s Being Persecuted for His Beliefs AgainMasterpiece Cakeshop Baker Claims He’s Being Persecuted for His Beliefs Again
Lawsuits

A discrimination complaint was filed against owner Jack Phillips for refusing to bake a cake for a transgender customer

By Brenna Houck
LawsuitsEater Chicago
Chicago’s Aloha Poke Faces Boycott Over Cultural Appropriation ClaimsChicago’s Aloha Poke Faces Boycott Over Cultural Appropriation Claims
LawsuitsEater Chicago

The restaurant sent cease-and-desist letters to businesses with “aloha” and “poke” in their names

Reports
The Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Wedding Cake Ruling Does Not Dismantle LGBTQ ProtectionsThe Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Wedding Cake Ruling Does Not Dismantle LGBTQ Protections
Reports

The Masterpiece Cakeshop case’s narrow decision means it won’t be setting a legal precedent for the whole country

By Andrea Strong
News
Masterpiece Cakeshop’s Yelp Page Slammed in Wake of Supreme Court DecisionMasterpiece Cakeshop’s Yelp Page Slammed in Wake of Supreme Court Decision
News

The Colorado bakery is being flooded with one-star protest reviews accusing it of bigotry and hatred

By Whitney Filloon
Policy
Restaurant Workers’ Rights Slashed by Supreme CourtRestaurant Workers’ Rights Slashed by Supreme Court
Policy

A new ruling makes labor violations harder to police

By Andrea Strong
Just Let Them Eat Cake
Policy

What a decision in the Supreme Court’s Masterpiece Cakeshop case means for the food industry — and LGBTQ rights

By Andrea Strong
News
Mike Isabella Remains in Control of His Restaurants Despite Sexual Harassment LawsuitMike Isabella Remains in Control of His Restaurants Despite Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
News

The D.C. chef is unlikely to step away from operations, according to the Washington Post

By Monica Burton
News
Jose Garces Sells His Restaurant Group, Enters BankruptcyJose Garces Sells His Restaurant Group, Enters Bankruptcy
News

The beleaguered Philadelphia chef sells the Garces Group after a cascade of lawsuits

By Erin DeJesus
Lawsuits
Bars Can Legally Refuse to Serve People in MAGA HatsBars Can Legally Refuse to Serve People in MAGA Hats
Lawsuits

Choosing to support Donald Trump is not protected under religious discrimination laws

By Chris Fuhrmeister
Lawsuits
Iron Chef Jose Garces Is Being Sued for Underpaying Multiple VendorsIron Chef Jose Garces Is Being Sued for Underpaying Multiple Vendors
Lawsuits

In a total of six lawsuits, food suppliers, investors, and a landlord accused the chef of shorting them money

By Monica Burton