Hicks v. Waffle House Inc.

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Case Number:

1:26-cv-05066

Court:

Georgia Northern

Nature of Suit:

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

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Eleanor L. Ross

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  1. September 25, 2026

    Waffle House Tobacco Fee Suit Stayed For Arbitration Bid

    A Georgia federal judge on Friday agreed to pause a former Waffle House server's challenge to a health plan fee for tobacco users until the court hashes out the company's motion to kick the dispute to arbitration.

  2. September 03, 2026

    Waffle House Tobacco Fee Suit Switches Districts In Georgia

    A Georgia federal court Thursday accepted the transfer of a proposed class action against Waffle House targeting its $92-a-month employee health plan tobacco fee, which parties to the dispute had jointly requested to be shipped from an adjacent district.