SEATTLE — A popular western Washington burger chain is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging the company failed to pay overtime to employees working more than 40 hours, did not provide rest and meal breaks in accordance with Washington state law and failed to pay due wages.
In a Feb. 18, 2026, filing in King County Superior Court, plaintiff Madison Masterson alleges Dick’s Drive-In required employees to work more than three hours without a 10-minute rest break and failed to provide a 30-minute meal break when employees worked five hours or more, both of which are required under state law.
The complaint also alleges the chain failed to pay required wages, including overtime for hours worked beyond 40 in a week, minimum wage and “all the wages to which they are entitled.” Regarding overtime and missed wages, the complaint alleges Dick’s Drive-In failed to compensate employees for the additional 10- and 30-minute breaks when they were not provided. The plaintiff also alleges employees were not paid all wages due when they were terminated or left the company…