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Legendary Bean Company Rancho Gordo Granted New Trial in Discrimination Lawsuit

By Lauren Saria August 16

One of Wine Country’s Hottest Restaurants Is Caught Up in a Messy Legal Dispute With Its Landlord

By Lauren Saria May 1

Former Worker Accuses Legendary Napa-Based Bean Company of Discrimination

By Lauren Saria March 6

Thomas Keller Pregnancy Discrimination Trial Begins Today in Napa

By Ellen Fort June 3, 2019

Thelonious Monk-Inspired Beer Returns After Settlement With Musician’s Estate

By Caleb Pershan February 21, 2019

Bay Area Restaurant Owners Ordered to Pay $1 Million to Workers in Wage Theft Case

By Caleb Pershan January 10, 2019

What the Latest Foie Gras Legal Decision Means for SF Restaurants

By Ellen Fort January 9, 2019

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Lawsuit Alleging Price-fixing Conspiracy at No-Tipping Restaurants Dismissed in California Court

By Caleb Pershan January 8, 2019

La Taqueria Fights Lawsuit to Remain at Mission Street Location

By Caleb Pershan October 19, 2018

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Coffee Company From Bestseller ‘Monk of Mokha’ Sued for Alleged Racketeering

By Caleb Pershan May 1, 2018

Mission Chinese Food’s New York Location Under Fire for Racial Discrimination

By Ellen Fort February 2, 2018

Tadich Grill’s D.C. Spinoff Closes Amid Feud With Original Location

By Caleb Pershan January 16, 2018

Lawsuit Alleges Restaurants Engaged in ‘Price-Fixing Conspiracy’ with Tip-Free Model

By Caleb Pershan October 11, 2017

Former Saison Bar Director Responds to Lawsuit with ‘Subpeona Coladas’

By Andrew Dalton October 9, 2017

Saison Files Intellectual Property Suits Against Former Employees [Updated]

By Ellen Fort September 29, 2017

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Corey Lee’s Restaurant Group Hit With Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

By Caleb Pershan May 26, 2017

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Tacolicious to Settle Workers’ Lawsuit With a $900,000 Payout

By Stefanie Tuder March 6, 2017

Lefty O’Doul’s Fate Locked in Bitter Landlord Dispute

By Stefanie Tuder January 13, 2017

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Michael Chiarello Responds to DUI and Drug Possession Arrest

By Stefanie Tuder November 3, 2016

Thomas Keller and The French Laundry Reportedly Sued for Pregnancy Discrimination

By Stefanie Tuder October 27, 2016

Former Hong Kong Lounge Owner Pleads Guilty to Stiffing Staff

By Stefanie Tuder September 20, 2016

Napa Valley Wine Train Settles Lawsuit Alleging Racism Against Black Book Club

By Ellen Fort April 19, 2016

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Farina Reportedly Owes Employees and City $335,000 In Back Wages and Taxes

By Stefanie Tuder March 22, 2016

Yountville's Redd Settles Wrongful Death Suit

By Stefanie Tuder February 29, 2016

Yountville's Redd Is Being Sued for Wrongful Death

By Stefanie Tuder January 7, 2016

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Sinbad's Employs Trickery (AKA Bankruptcy Protection) to Stay Open Despite City Eviction

By Stefanie Tuder October 15, 2015

BART Takes Legal Action Against Craft Brewery That Named Their Beer B.A.R.T.

By Allie Pape March 19, 2015

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Connecticut Brewery City Steam Prevails After Being Sued By Anchor Over Its Name

By Allie Pape January 15, 2015

Off The Grid Wins Lawsuit Over FiDi Food Truck Hub

By Tamara Palmer July 26, 2012

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Tyler Florence Sued By Bar Florence Partners

By Carolyn Alburger June 6, 2011

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Bruce Springsteen Sues Irish Pub Over Cover Band

By Paolo February 4, 2010

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Lawsuits

Legendary Bean Company Rancho Gordo Granted New Trial in Discrimination Lawsuit

One of Wine Country’s Hottest Restaurants Is Caught Up in a Messy Legal Dispute With Its Landlord

Former Worker Accuses Legendary Napa-Based Bean Company of Discrimination

Thomas Keller Pregnancy Discrimination Trial Begins Today in Napa

Thelonious Monk-Inspired Beer Returns After Settlement With Musician’s Estate

Bay Area Restaurant Owners Ordered to Pay $1 Million to Workers in Wage Theft Case

What the Latest Foie Gras Legal Decision Means for SF Restaurants

Lawsuit Alleging Price-fixing Conspiracy at No-Tipping Restaurants Dismissed in California Court

La Taqueria Fights Lawsuit to Remain at Mission Street Location

Coffee Company From Bestseller ‘Monk of Mokha’ Sued for Alleged Racketeering

Mission Chinese Food’s New York Location Under Fire for Racial Discrimination

Tadich Grill’s D.C. Spinoff Closes Amid Feud With Original Location

Lawsuit Alleges Restaurants Engaged in ‘Price-Fixing Conspiracy’ with Tip-Free Model

Former Saison Bar Director Responds to Lawsuit with ‘Subpeona Coladas’

Saison Files Intellectual Property Suits Against Former Employees [Updated]

Corey Lee’s Restaurant Group Hit With Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

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Tacolicious to Settle Workers’ Lawsuit With a $900,000 Payout

Lefty O’Doul’s Fate Locked in Bitter Landlord Dispute

Michael Chiarello Responds to DUI and Drug Possession Arrest

Thomas Keller and The French Laundry Reportedly Sued for Pregnancy Discrimination

Former Hong Kong Lounge Owner Pleads Guilty to Stiffing Staff

Napa Valley Wine Train Settles Lawsuit Alleging Racism Against Black Book Club

Farina Reportedly Owes Employees and City $335,000 In Back Wages and Taxes

Yountville's Redd Settles Wrongful Death Suit

Yountville's Redd Is Being Sued for Wrongful Death

Sinbad's Employs Trickery (AKA Bankruptcy Protection) to Stay Open Despite City Eviction

BART Takes Legal Action Against Craft Brewery That Named Their Beer B.A.R.T.

Connecticut Brewery City Steam Prevails After Being Sued By Anchor Over Its Name

Off The Grid Wins Lawsuit Over FiDi Food Truck Hub

Tyler Florence Sued By Bar Florence Partners

Bruce Springsteen Sues Irish Pub Over Cover Band