Restaurant group behind Atomic Cowboy to pay over $800K in settlement with hundreds of current and former employees across state
Atomic Provisions will pay over $800,000 to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging wage theft and illegal labor practices.Summary
Atomic Provisions, the restaurant group behind Atomic Cowboy, has agreed to pay over $800,000 to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the company systematically stole wages from hundreds of workers. The lawsuit, filed by employees across several Colorado locations, claimed the group paid tipped workers below minimum wage, denied mandatory breaks, and failed to pay overtime. Former worker Lillian Neal, who became a named plaintiff, said she only realized the wage theft after hearing about a similar lawsuit in Missouri. Lead plaintiff Andrew Barili also alleged he was fired in retaliation for refusing to sign a non-compete agreement. The settlement, approved by Denver District Court, includes $800,000 for the class and $266,666 for attorneys' fees. Neal emphasized that the settlement is simply returning the money she worked for.
(Source：9news)