Case Details for "Sparks Steak House "

Sparks Steak House has settled a class-action lawsuit accusing the it of shorting waiters over $3 million in tips

Sparks Steak House has settled a class-action lawsuit accusing the it of shorting waiters over $3 million in tips

The lawsuit alleged that the restaurant had illegally deducted money from the "tip pool" - which was supposed to be shared among about 60 waiters - to pay other workers, including bartenders, the pastry chef, the wine-cellar master and banquet manager. 

It sought $5 million for the shorted waiters, and settled for $3.15 million. 

The deal is believed to be the largest ever for a single restaurant in a tip-skimming case. 

The money will be distributed in proportion to how long a waiter worked, and more than 40 waiters should receive over $20,000, court documents show. 

Posted on:2009-10-27
Company: Sparks Steak House
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Scope: New York
Type of Case: Employment
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