Lawsuits




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












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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

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


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


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


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


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


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


The affordable brand has settled its lawsuit with brewing partner MillerCoors


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


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


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


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


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


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


A new ruling makes labor violations harder to police

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


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


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


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


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



