Berkeley's Bobby G's Pizzeria slammed with $180K lawsuit
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Berkeley's Bobby G's Pizzeria slammed with $180K lawsuit
"Jennifer Baquing sued Bobby G's owners, Gurpreet Kaur and Gurmukh Bansel Singh, alleging unpaid wages to Baquing, who worked as a marketing and event coordinator."
"Baquing is asking for $180,000 in damages, claiming she was abruptly terminated in December despite signing a contract that would have kept her employed through October 2026."
"Alexei Kuchinsky, an attorney for Baquing, stated that the lawsuit was based on workers' rights violations and the pizza shop's owners not honoring a written agreement."
"At a basic level, this case is about ensuring workers are paid what they are owed under California law, according to Kuchinsky."
Bobby G's Pizzeria is embroiled in legal troubles due to allegations of wage theft and claims of insufficient funds for paychecks. Jennifer Baquing, a former marketing and event coordinator, has sued the owners for unpaid wages after her abrupt termination despite a contract guaranteeing her employment until October 2026. She is seeking $180,000 in damages. The pizzeria, popular among college students since 2006, has been closed recently, and attempts to contact the owners have been unsuccessful. An attorney for Baquing emphasizes the importance of workers' rights and proper compensation under California law.
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