Lawsuits
Court Rules Yelp Did Not Defraud Shareholders
A judge dismissed a lawsuit claiming that Yelp executives sold off $81 million in "artificially inflated stock."
Lawsuit Against International Culinary Center by Former Students Gets Dirty
Brace for legal mudslinging.
Court Dismisses NJ Turnpike's Logo Lawsuit Against Florida Pizzeria
The logos are very similar.
French Foie Gras Producer Cleared of Cruelty Charges
The lawsuit was filed by an animal rights group.
California Winemakers Sued Over High Levels of Arsenic in Wines
Might want to rethink buying that box of Franzia.
Police Officer Sues Starbucks for Coffee Burns
There are worse things than the barista misspelling your name.
McDonald's Workers Claim Managers Recommend Treating Burns With Condiments
28 workers have filed federal complaints against the chain.
Family Sues Pancake Restaurant After Allergic Reaction Kills Son
The teen had a severe dairy allergy.
Ina Garten Reaches Settlement With Copycat 'Contessa' Food Line
The "Contessa Chef Inspired" frozen foods were not affiliated with the cookbook queen.
McDonald's Sues City of Seattle to Stop Minimum Wage Increase
McDonald's and other chains argue that the mandatory increase violates the Fourteenth Amendment.
Former Red Robin Employee Claims He Was Fired for Being Gay
He is suing for damages and wants his job back.
Applebee's Customer Burned by Fajitas While Praying, But He Can't Sue
When religion gets litigious.
Yelp Sues Company Attempting to Profit From Fake Restaurant Reviews
Yelp Director claimed it invented software to generate positive reviews and filter out negative ones.
Judge Dismisses Aunt Jemima Heirs' $3 Billion Lawsuit Against PepsiCo
The heirs failed to prove that they were related to the lady who posed as Aunt Jemima.
Jim Beam Slapped With a $5 Million Lawsuit Over Use of 'Handcrafted' on Label
Jim Beam's parent company is calling the lawsuit "frivolous."
Ina Garten Sues Copycat 'Contessa Chef Inspired' Food Line
The packaging and recipes are nearly identical.
Olive Garden's Sister Restaurant Seasons 52 Sued for Age Discrimination
The lawsuit alleges that the restaurant does not hire people over the age of 40.
Red Bull Inexplicably Files Complaint Against Brewery Over the Word 'Ox'
The energy drink giant goes after Old Ox Brewery.
Chef Joël Robuchon Fights Back Against Harassment Claims by Former Cook
Robuchon has filed a lawsuit for defamation against the cook.
P.F. Chang's Charges More for Gluten-Free Items Because of Economics
It costs more to make gluten-free dishes.
Woman Sues P.F. Chang's Over 'Discriminatory' Gluten-Free Menu Pricing
She believes the menu's surcharge violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Joshua Skenes' Upcoming Fat Noodle Concept Slapped With Trademark Lawsuit
SF's Chubby Noodle takes issue with the Fat Noodle name.
Workers Sue McDonald's for Racism, Sexual Harassment, and Wrongful Termination
The suit was filed this morning in Virginia.
Gordon Ramsay Loses Lawsuit, Must Pay $1.2 Million Annual Rent
Ramsay claims his signature was forged on the lease.
Lagunitas Believes Sierra Nevada Stole its IPA Label
Lagunitas filed a lawsuit, but plans to drop it today.
How to Get a Refund if You Thought Kirin Beer Was Brewed in Japan
You may be entitled to $50.
Gordon Ramsay Fails to Shut Down 'Gordon Ransay's' Impostor Restaurant
The faux-Ramsay restaurant serves three courses for the low low price of €7.95.
Lawsuit Claims 'Tainted' Bob Evans' Meatloaf Killed Couple
The case will hit federal court early next year.
Woman Who Drank Poisoned Tea Reaches Settlement With Restaurant
Dickey's Barbecue Pit will implement "extensive changes."
