Published
August 29, 2025
Updated
July 29, 2026
The Le Pain Quotidien settlement addresses wage, overtime, tip-credit, and wage-notice claims by covered New York hourly employees.
Current Status
The original October 2025 schedule was replaced by a supplemental process. The official website lists a January 19, 2026 response deadline and a January 22, 2026 final-approval hearing, but it does not publish a final-approval order or payment notice. Approval is not inferred from the passed hearing date.StatusClaims Closed — Final Approval Update Unavailable
Claim DeadlineOctober 6, 2025 (Passed); supplemental response deadline January 19, 2026
BenefitIndividual amounts based on covered work and settlement allocation
Proof RequiredNotice credentials and administrator employment records
What Is This Case About?
Plaintiffs alleged that Le Pain Quotidien failed to pay certain overtime or other wages, improperly applied tip credits, and failed to provide required wage notices or statements under New York and federal law. The defendants denied the allegations and liability.Who Was Included?
The settlement covers qualifying hourly employees who worked at specified Le Pain Quotidien locations in New York between June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2024, subject to the notice’s class definitions.What Was the Benefit?
The $2.3 million fund provides individual settlement allocations after approved fees, expenses, administration costs, and awards. Amounts depend on employment data and the applicable allocation formula.Official Information
Review the latest notices and documents on the official LPQ Settlement.com.
Settlement Amount
$2,300,000
Case Title
Almanzar, et al. v. LPQ USA, LLC, et al.
Case Number
604206/2025
Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County
Final Approval Hearing
January 22, 2026
Official Website
LPQ Settlement.com
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