Bikini Baristas Win $1.8M Verdict | Spokane News

A judge just awarded over $1.8 million to former bikini baristas across Puget Sound, who claimed they were paid below minimum wage, forced to hand over earnings to meet impossible sales quotas, denied sick leave, and even pressured to send suggestive photos to customers—all while working shifts that paid as little as $50 for four hours. The class-action lawsuit revealed a pattern of wage theft, tip stealing, and workplace exploitation by owner Alan Tagle, with the verdict covering back pay and penalties for about 70 workers. Meanwhile, Alan’s brother Jonathan faces separate allegations—including demands for sexual favors—scheduled for trial in March. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8eb2fcfe7c5bce8c