For anyone who has followed the path of Chef Roberto Donna, today's WaPo story by Tim Carman about Donna's extensive financial management issues should come as no surprise. more ›

Whether you call him a nine-lived cat, steadfast elephant or indestructible cockroach, this week's latest blow to D.C. chef Roberto Donna may send him to the abattoir. Chief U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth ruled Friday that Donna must pay nearly $527,000 to 12 former employees over unpaid wages, attorney fees and damages. Judge Lamberth found that Donna and his companies failed to pay overtime and minimum wage requirements, misstated worked hours, and rarely paid workers -- mostly waiters and bussers -- completely or in a timely manner. In all, Donna was found personally liable for paying restitution to his former employees from Galileo and Bebo Trattoria, both having closed in 2006 and 2009 respectively. More of the not-so-sexy details, unless you're a tax lawyer, can be found in the WaPo piece summarizing the 46-page ruling. more ›

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