YANKEE STADIUM WORKERS' LAWSUIT

Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a class action lawsuit against Legends Hospitality and Volume Services, companies that provide food and beverage services in Yankee Stadium. The lawsuit alleges the companies retained the 20% service charge that is added for in-seat service. We allege that customers in the field-level seats are misled into believing the 20% mandatory service charge is a gratuity that goes to the workers. In fact, the employees do not receive any of the 20%. Service charge violations are common in the catering and banquet industries.