SEATTLE—Washington State Attorney General’s Office has filed a suit against Jonathan Tagle, the owner of four “bikini barista” coffee stands in King and Snohomish counties. He is accused of subjecting female employees to years of quid pro quo sexual harassment, retaliation against those who resisted, and systemic wage theft, including failure to pay minimum wages, tips, and required sick leave. The complaint was filed on September 16, 2025, in King County Superior Court.

“Our team investigation found that the employer broke the law in multiple ways and created a workplace that left his employees stressed and traumatized,” Attorney General Nick Brown said in a statement. “Protecting worker rights is one of my top priorities as Attorney General. That includes making sure no one trying to ea

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