Mario Batali pays $5.25 million to settle allegations he cheated workers out …

2011) As co-host of "The Chew"(a food and talk show on ABC), Daphne Oz gets to sample items like the Big Mike Burger (two patties, three buns and cheese), chicken and dumplings à la Gwyneth Paltrow and pizza by fellow host Mario Batali.

Mario Batali, co-host of ABC's The Chew and owner of restaurants across the country, will pay a $5.25 million to settle a lawsuit alleging he helped himself to more than his fair share of employee tips.

Batali and Bastianich were ordered to pay $5.25 million to employees who claimed the restauranteurs had illegally skimmmed a part of their tips to supplement their profits.

Biggie Smalls lyrics can still be heard on the radio, though it's weird to think that they are now classics. The Notorious BIG was gunned down 15 years ago, today, outside a party at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

Spicy meatball Mario Batali has agreed to pay $5.25 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by workers at his restaurants, it was reported Wednesday.

Mario Batali pays $5.25 million to settle allegations he cheated workers out …

Mario Batali has agreed to settle the class-action lawsuit against him which accuses the celebrity chef of cheating his servers out of their tips. Batali.

2011) As co-host of "The Chew"(a food and talk show on ABC), Daphne Oz gets to sample items like the Big Mike Burger (two patties, three buns and cheese), chicken and dumplings à la Gwyneth Paltrow and pizza by fellow host Mario Batali.

Alternatively, you can eat it with tomato sauce as you would spaghetti for a vegetarian, gluten-free pasta. Mario Batali is the owner of Babbo, Lupa, Otto and other renowned restaurants. His latest book is "Molto Batali," published by Ecco.

In February 2011, chef Mario Batali set off for Singapore for the grand opening of his 18th restaurant—Osteria Mozza, in the Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino. From marathon tasting sessions at his restaurant to a death-defying golf round,

2011) As co-host of "The Chew"(a food and talk show on ABC), Daphne Oz gets to sample items like the Big Mike Burger (two patties, three buns and cheese), chicken and dumplings à la Gwyneth Paltrow and pizza by fellow host Mario Batali.

Celebrity Circuit "The Lone Ranger": New vs. old 7 of 9

Britney Spears tries selling her house again, Miley Cyrus parks in a disabled spot, Rumer Willis can sing, Katy Perry's 3D movie comes out, Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer star in the remake of The Lone Ranger, all in today's celebrity gossip.

By Alexis Tereszcuk – Radar Senior Reporter Goodbye Jack Sparrow, hello Tonto! Blockbuster producer Jerry Bruckheimer released the first photo Thursday of Johnny Depp playing Tonto in the upcoming film The Lone

Jeff Wells posted this photo of Johnny Depp as Tonto and Armie Hammer as the Lone Ranger. It's looking more and more like a porn flick as we speak! Actually, you know it promises to be funny with these two leading the way.

Movies: The first image of Disney's upcoming Lone Ranger film starring Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp is totally weird and nobody knows how to feel about it. [Moviefone] Comic Strips: Lynn Johnston has been rounding up For Better or For Worse parody

On the left, Disney's version of "The Lone Ranger"starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer. On the right, the original Tonto and John Reid. (Credit: CBS/Peter Mountain/Disney) (CBS News) After the release of the first movie still from Disney's

Mario Batali settles suit accusing him and partner of skimming staff's tips

Spicy meatball Mario Batali has agreed to pay $5.25 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by workers at his restaurants, it was reported Wednesday.

Mario Batali's long-running legal dispute with workers at his New York restaurants, over improperly withheld tips, is almost over. Law360 reported Tuesday, and publicly available court documents confirm, that Batali and his

(RTTNews.com) – Celebrity chef Mario Batali has reportedly agreed to pay $5.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed against him by workers at several of his New York City restaurants. Batali and his partner, winemaker Joseph Bastianich,

Mario Batali on Feb. 26, 2012 in Staten Island, New York. Photograph: Staten Island Advance /Landov Mario Batali, the celebrity TV chef and New York restaurant owner, is often seen with actress Gwyneth Paltrow, taste-testing the culinary delights of

The chef Mario Batali has agreed to a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit claiming that he unfairly confiscated employees' tips.

Celebrity Circuit "The Lone Ranger": New vs. old 7 of 9

Hi-yo Twitter! In the initial 1949 episode of the TV series of The Lone Ranger, each and every one of the Texas Rangers is killed in an ambush — except for one.

Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer star side by side in The Lone Ranger. Get your first look at the movie in this promotional still.

If Johnny Depp's costume and makeup in the just-released first look at The Lone Ranger looks a little over the top, that shouldn't come as a huge surprise.

By cleveland.com The constant buzz surrounding who will replace Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger as judes on 'X Factor' continues. Add Britney Spears to the list of hopefuls; chef Mario Batali has reached a settlement with his wait staff;

Britney Spears tries selling her house again, Miley Cyrus parks in a disabled spot, Rumer Willis can sing, Katy Perry's 3D movie comes out, Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer star in the remake of The Lone Ranger, all in today's celebrity gossip.

Mario Batali agrees to pay $5.25 million in tips lawsuit

Back in the summer of 2010 when workers first filed a labor lawsuit against Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich, and Babbo for skimming tips and other wage and hour violations, Bastianich swore up and down that settling the suit

Remember, back in November, when Mario Batali provoked the ire of many a financial services employee when he said that.

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Mario Batali and his partner settled a class action suit brought by current and former employees at his New York restaurants all.

In February 2011, chef Mario Batali set off for Singapore for the grand opening of his 18th restaurant—Osteria Mozza, in the Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino. From marathon tasting sessions at his restaurant to a death-defying golf round,

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Mario Batali and his partner settled a class action suit brought by current and former employees at his New York restaurants all.

Batali Agrees to $5.25M Server-Tip Suit Accord

Celebrity Chef Mario Batali Could Pay More Than $5M To Settle Lawsuit Over Tips, Wages | NY1 News is Time Warner Cable's 24-hour newschannel in New York City, delivering breaking news and features about the five boroughs.

By Carrie Kahn Chef Mario Batali prepares dishes for the crowd at the world premiere of Volkswagen's new Jetta compact sedan in New York City in 2010. (Jemal Countess / Getty Images) If he's not at one of his 16 restaurants in New York,

By Phil Milford and Ian Thomas on March 08, 2012 Mario Batali, the celebrity TV chef and New York restaurant owner, is often seen with actress Gwyneth Paltrow, taste-testing the culinary delights of Spain in their public television series “On the Road

Celebrity chef Mario Batali may be dishing out big bucks to workers who say they were cheated out of tips and wages. Court documents show Batali and a business partner have agreed to pay out $5.25 million, settling a lawsuit filed in 2010 filed by more

Mario Batali and his restaurant partner Joe Bastianich have settled their waiters' wage suit for over $5 million. Celebrity chef Mario Batali and his business partner have agreed to pay $5.25 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged they confiscated a

Chef Mario Batali settles lawsuit with servers, report says

Alternatively, you can eat it with tomato sauce as you would spaghetti for a vegetarian, gluten-free pasta. Mario Batali is the owner of Babbo, Lupa, Otto and other renowned restaurants. His latest book is "Molto Batali," published by Ecco.

Celebrity chef and TV personality, Mario Batali took a break from touring the culinary delights of the Spanish countryside with Gwyneth Paltrow to settle a class action lawsuit filed against him and fellow restaurateur Joseph Bastianich.

But back to Mario Batali. I know he shares this debt with his business partner, but since Mario Batali is famous, let's talk about him. He gets on my nerves.

Since its launch in November, users have been able to access the recommendations of their friends, as well as recognizable tastemakers including chef Mario Batali (an advisor to the startup) and New York magazine.

Mario Batali has agreed to settle the class-action lawsuit against him which accuses the celebrity chef of cheating his servers out of their tips. Batali.

Saul Alinsky: A GOP Bogeyman Who Influences Many On The Left And Right

By MAGGIE HABERMAN | When he claimed victory in South Carolina on Saturday, Newt Gingrich declared that, "The centerpiece of this campaign, I believe, is American exceptionalism versus the radicalism of Saul Alinsky." But if any candidate is using Saul

On the night of his triumph in the South Carolina primary, Newt Gingrich declared that “The centerpiece of this campaign, I believe, is American exceptionalism versus the radicalism of Saul Alinsky.” That reference and subsequent references to Alinsky

Republicans in general, and Newt Gingrich in specific, pepper their rhetoric with mentions of Saul Alinsky. "And I believe, if we have a big election with truly historic big choices, that we can defeat Barack Obama by a huge marginit will be an

He can blame Saul Alinsky. On my first day in my first job as a conservative activist, I was handed a copy of Alinsky's “Rules for Radicals.” It was given in part as a how-to manual for organizing political operations and

One of Newt Gingrich's most bizarre lines of attack against liberals and President Obama is that they're basically working from the playbook of Saul Alinsky. This has been a rally cry of his for months now. Most of us who aren't