Pabst lays off staff as it seeks exit from River North office

On the heels of putting its office footprint up for grabs, Pabst Brewing Co. is shedding headcount.

The San Antonio-based brewer of Pabst Blue Ribbon, Lone Star Beer and other American brands recently conducted a wave of layoffs, which the company confirmed. The layoffs are the subject of a lawsuit — filed on Dec. 9 in the U.S. Western District of Texas — that alleges the firm did not comply with the WARN Act. Anderson Alexander PLLC is representing former employee James Aldape in the suit.

A Pabst spokesperson told the Business Journal in an emailed statement that the company has not yet been served with the lawsuit and cannot comment on the details.

“We approach employee matters with care and respect and we’re confident we complied with the law,” the spokesperson said.

CEO Greig DeBo