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Whataburger Faces Lawsuit Over Smoking Surcharge
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Whataburger’s facing a major legal blow after a class-action lawsuit accuses the chain of illegally charging smokers steep health insurance surcharges — claiming it violates federal ERISA law without offering a real path to avoid the penalty, like a smoking-cessation program. Filed on June 16th by a former employee, the 41-page suit argues these surcharges are unlawful, potentially setting a precedent for how employers handle tobacco-related premiums. Whataburger’s staying silent, and the plaintiffs’ lawyers remain unresponsive — but this case could reshape workplace health insurance policies nationwide.
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