A recent decision from the Illinois Appellate Court offers a cautionary tale for employers—particularly those in hospitality and food service—about the risks of informal workplace practices and the importance of consistency in litigation strategy. In Rivas v. Benny’s Prime Chophouse, the court affirmed a $5.7 million judgment against a restaurant following the death of a busboy who suffered a fatal allergic reaction after eating a staff-prepared meal containing seafood….
By: Freeman Mathis & Gary
By: Freeman Mathis & Gary
