8811 Patio Bar and 4th Quarter Sports Bar
Case Information:
This is a case involving servers for two different San Antonio bars – 8811 Patio Bar and 4th Quarter Sports Bar. The lawsuit claims that the two bars required its servers, bartenders, and barbacks to work for tips only. The lawsuit also claims that the two bars required that their servers share a portion of their tips with the employers to pay a cleaning crew to clean the bars.
For each class member, the lawsuit seeks $7.25 per hour for all hours worked and seeks double this amount in “liquidated damages.” The lawsuit also requests repayment of all tips that were improperly required to be shared into the cleaning fund. Finally, the lawsuit requests injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees.
Click here to read the Complaint in this case.
This case has been resolved. If you have any questions, please contact us at 512-782-0567.
Status Updates
June 25, 2018 – Court Approves Settlement Agreement with 4th Quarter Sports Bar
On June 25, 2018, the Court approved a settlement agreement between Plaintiffs and 8811 Patio Bar. You can read the approval order here.
May 14, 2018 – Court Approves Settlement Agreement with 4th Quarter Sports Bar
On May 14, 2018, the Court approved a settlement agreement between Plaintiffs and 4th Quarter Sports Bar. You can read the approval order here.
January 11 and 12, 2018 – Notice Delivered to Class Members
On January 11 and 12, 2018 we sent out the Court-approved Notice and Consent Form. Those who wish to join the suit must fill out the Consent Form by March 11, 2018.
December 20, 2017 – Court Approves Notice to Class Members
On December 20, 2017, the Court authorized Plaintiffs’ counsel to send all class members a court-approved notice regarding the lawsuit and a consent to join the lawsuit through mail, e-mail, Facebook, and text message.
These individuals have the right to join the lawsuit regardless of their immigration status. 8811 Patio Bar and 4th Quarter Sports Bar cannot retaliate against these individuals for joining the lawsuit. This means they cannot be fired, demoted, or have their pay cut because they participate in the case.
Eligible individuals who would like to participate in the lawsuit must complete the “Consent to Join” by March 11, 2018.
December 12, 2017 – Court Certifies Class
On December 12, 2017, the Court conditionally certified a class of current and former servers, bartenders, and barbacks who worked for 8811 Patio Bar or 4th Quarter Sports Bar since August 23, 2014 who were not paid an hourly wage. You can view the order here.
September 5, 2017 – Motion for Conditional Class Certification Filed
On September 5, 2018, we filed a motion for conditional class certification and for judicially supervised notice. In the motion, which you can read here, we asked the court to certify a class of servers, bartenders, and barbacks that worked at either 8811 Patio Bar or 4th Quarter Sports Bar since August 23, 2014 and were not paid an hourly wage. We also requested that the Court authorize us to notify all potential class members of this lawsuit and of their ability to join the lawsuit.
