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Former Chef Sues Vegan Chinese Spot for Alleged Unchecked Harassment and Assault

By Melissa McCart

Ex-Workers Sue Social Media Star Frank Prisinzano, Owner of Popular East Village Italian Restaurants

By Luke Fortney

Former Workers Sue Cheesecake Factory Over Time Shaving, Other Illegal Practices in New York

By Luke Fortney

Harlem’s Cecil Steakhouse Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Wage Theft Allegations

By Luke Fortney

Former Pastis Sous Chef Files Discrimination Complaint Against Starr Restaurants

By Tanay Warerkar

Ex-Manager Sues Ample Hills in Lawsuit Alleging Harassment and Unsafe COVID-19 Protocols

By Erika Adams

Acclaimed Chef Daniel Humm Sues NoMad Hotel Operators for Nearly $2M [UPDATED]

By Erika Adams

Butcher’s Daughter Manager Sexually Harassed Staffer for Years, New Lawsuit Alleges

By Tanay Warerkar
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East Village Spot Cloister Cafe Slaps SLA With Lawsuit Over Liquor License Suspension

By Erika Adams
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South Korean Bakery Paris Baguette Sued for $217K In Unpaid Rent

By Erika Adams

Sticky’s Finger Joint Co-Owner Sues Partners for $25M Over Alleged Mismanagement

By Erika Adams
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Former Pret A Manger Employee Sues Chain Over Alleged Racist, Hostile Work Environment

By Luke Fortney
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Michelin-Starred Rouge Tomate Sued for Allegedly Stealing Wages Before Closing

By Carla Vianna
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Soho Pizzeria From Famed Roman Chef Accused of Scamming Investors in New Suit

By Carla Vianna

José Andrés’s Hudson Yards Food Hall Underpays Its Employees, New Suit Claims

By Carla Vianna
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New Harassment and Equal Pay Laws Could Have Serious Impact on Restaurants

Here’s what to know about new state legislation that expands workers’ rights

By Carla Vianna
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By Carla Vianna
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By Stefanie Tuder
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By Stefanie Tuder

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By Carla Vianna
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Williamsburg Hit Maison Premiere, Millions in Debt, Files for Bankruptcy Protection

By Carla Vianna
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By Stefanie Tuder
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By Serena Dai

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By Carla Vianna

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By Carla Vianna
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The Palm Steakhouse Is Plagued With Sexual Misconduct Issues, Lawsuits Claim

By Carla Vianna

Tom Colicchio Hops Into the Legal Drama Between By Chloe and Ousted Founding Chef

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
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Amazon-Obsessed LIC Restaurateur Is Now Suing a City Councilman

By Carla Vianna
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Two NYC Restaurateurs Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $160K in Wages

By Carla Vianna

Man Behind $10M Bareburger Lawsuit Is Also Being Accused of Shady Business Practices

By Carla Vianna

Popular NYC Chain Bareburger Accused of Shady Business Practices in New Suit

By Carla Vianna
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‘Iron Chef’ Cat Cora Awarded $565K in Lawsuit Against Shuttered Meatpacking Restaurant

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
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