Some former employees (collectively, the "Plaintiffs" and "Class Representatives") of Hospitality Ventures, LLC d/b/a Umstead Hotel and Spa; NC Culinary Ventures, LLC d/b/a ÃN Asian Cuisine; and SAS Institute, Inc have sued Hospitality Ventures, LLC d/b/a Umstead Hotel and Spa; NC Culinary Ventures, LLC d/b/a ÃN Asian Cuisine; and SAS Institute, Inc (referred to in this notice as "Defendants") claiming Defendants required them to share portions of their tips with non-tip-eligible employees. Defendants deny all claims in this lawsuit.