Restaurant

Landmark Lawsuit Unfolds in Nacho Hippo Murder Case as Victim’s Estate Alleges Restaurant Negligence

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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday in connection with a notable murder case that has captured public attention in the Grand Strand area. The case involves LaFredia Todd, who was found guilty earlier this year for the shooting death of Quentin Johnson, a 26-year-old co-worker at Nacho Hippo. Following a jury’s unanimous decision, Todd received a 36-year sentence for murder and an additional five years for possession of a weapon during a violent crime related to the incident that occurred in July 2022. Latoya Willard, Johnson’s longtime girlfriend and the … Read more

Hawaii Restaurant Chef Faces $3.15 Million Verdict After Allegations of Brutal Workplace Abuse

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HONOLULU — A former sous chef at Margotto, a prominent restaurant in Ala Moana, has won a $3.15 million verdict against the restaurant’s owner following allegations of physical abuse by the head chef. The lawsuit revealed claims that Andrew Debellis, 23, endured repeated assaults at the hands of chef Yohei Yagishita, undermining his aspirations to master traditional sushi cuisine. Debellis moved to Honolulu with ambitions of becoming a skilled sushi chef but instead found himself in a distressing work environment. In the lawsuit, he described instances where Yagishita allegedly punched and slapped him for minor … Read more

Atlanta Servers Win Over $160,000 in Tip Theft Case Against Local Restaurant

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Atlanta, GA — In a significant ruling, a federal jury in Atlanta awarded over $161,000 to seven waitstaff members of Pasha Restaurant and Bar, after the employees claimed the establishment mandated them to contribute a portion of their tips into a shared pool which was then improperly used to cover various business costs. The awarded damages are anticipated to be doubled, surpassing $323,000, reflecting a serious repercussion for mismanagement of employee earnings. The lawsuit centered around the financial practices at Pasha Restaurant and Bar located in Buckhead, a bustling enclave in the northern part of … Read more

Ex-Cricket Star Stuart MacGill Convicted in Cocaine Deal at His Own Restaurant

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Sydney, Australia – Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has been convicted of involvement in a cocaine transaction, following an eight-day trial at the New South Wales District Court. MacGill, who formerly represented Australia in international cricket, faced allegations connected to a drug deal orchestrated in April 2021. The court found MacGill guilty of participating in the supply of a prohibited drug, although he was acquitted of a more severe charge of supplying a large commercial quantity of cocaine. Despite denying any wrongdoing, claiming his role was limited to introducing two individuals involved in the transaction, … Read more