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Waffle House suit alleges discrimination against smokers
Filed: Jul 02, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: Class action filed claiming Waffle House mishandled wellness options and used smoking fees to boost profits.
WHO: Waffle House employees and a group of plaintiffs filing a class action
WHAT: A class action lawsuit alleges Waffle House discriminated against smokers by not properly informing employees about alternative wellness programs and by using smoking fees to increase company profits.
WHEN: Jul 02, 2026 at 1:29 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The lawsuit alleges Waffle House failed to properly inform employees about alternative wellness programs and used smoking fees to pad the company’s bottom line.
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