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White Castle says a recent court decision could cost the chain $17B

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 23, 2023

The potential damages would cover all the instances that 9,500 employees used a biometric security system to access their store's computer.

Operations

Self-driving car doesn't shield Pappas Restaurants from a liquor liability suit

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2021

The multi-concept operator is being sued for $21 million for allegedly over-serving a patron whose car was supposed to drive him home.

Operations

Lawsuit questions legality of drive-thru-only service

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2019

An ADA lawsuit alleges that Taco Bell is discriminating against the sight-impaired at night, when only the drive-thru might be open.

Operations

Bartender arrested for selling drinks to mass-shooting culprit

By Peter Romeo on May 07, 2019

Authorities say the server should have known the murderer was intoxicated, if not mentally unstable.

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Mike Isabella Concepts declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2018

The celebrity chef says publicity over a sexual harassment lawsuit led to a sales decline and lost development deals.

Creating a Food Safety Culture

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 08, 2004

The restaurant and foodservice business is all about relationships. If the very end of the line is the relationship between the restaurant operator and his...

Employee References: The Danger in Providing Inaccurate Information

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 20, 2006

In this case, the employee was hired into an unspecified management position for her former employer. Shortly thereafter, her former employer sent a...

Suits against Ahold Could Last 10 Years

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 07, 2004

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Class action suits against Dutch retailer Ahold in the United States could last 10 years but investors would have to wait less...

Leaves May Evolve into a Shared Burden

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 12, 2007

The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period due to their own serious medical condition that...

Ahold and European Insurer Settle on Liability Coverage

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 16, 2004

ZAANDAM, The Netherlands - Ahold, the beleaguered Dutch multinational retailer, announced today that it has settled a dispute with insurer AIG Europe over...

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