Tagle & Partners LLC (Beehive Espresso)
In July 2024, SGB and co-counsel at Fair Work Center filed a class action lawsuit in King County Superior Court on behalf of all current and former baristas employed by Tagle & Partners LLC and Alan Tagle alleging wage theft and violations of paid sick leave laws. On May 15, 2025, we amended our complaint to include allegations related to Defendants’ restrictions on baristas ability to hold a second job.
On August 28, 2026, following a multi-week class action trial, King County Superior Court Judge Cindi Port found that Alan Tagle and his company Tagle & Partners engaged in widespread violations of Washington wage and hour laws, including failure to pay minimum wage, tip theft, sick leave violations, and restraints on employees’ ability to work a second job. For these violations, the Court awarded over $1.85 million in back-pay, penalties, and interest to 70 former baristas, with additional interest and fees to be awarded in the future.
Follow the links below to view important documents in the case.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact paralegal, Mary Dardeau at (206) 233-1257 or (800) 809-2234 or dardeau@sgb-law.com.