Waffle House Tobacco Fees Violate Benefits Law, Worker Says

By MJ Koo · June 24, 2026, 12:40 PM EDT

Waffle House was sued by a former server who alleges the restaurant chain collected an unlawful tobacco surcharge from employees enrolled in its health plan without offering a compliant wellness program...

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Case Information

Case Title

HICKS v. WAFFLE HOUSE INC

Case Number

5:26-cv-00255

Court

Georgia Middle

Nature of Suit

Labor: E.R.I.S.A.

Date Filed

June 23, 2026