Pineda Inn Bar & Grill Minimum Wage Class Action Settlement, $120,000 Fund, Claim by October 23, 2026
IR Tiki LLC, which does business as Pineda Inn Bar & Grill in Florida, has agreed to a $120,000 class action settlement over how it paid tipped employees. Class members who file a valid claim can receive $2.00 for every hour of non-tipped work they did between April 2021 and August 2023. The payment is based on your hours, not a flat amount for everyone.
The deadline to file a claim is October 23, 2026, about two weeks away. The settlement still needs final court approval at a hearing on November 17, 2026.
Official settlement website: https://www.pinedainnsettlement.com/ Official claim form: https://www.pinedainnsettlement.com/page/preclaim
The defendants deny wrongdoing, and the court has not ruled on the claims. The settlement is not an admission of liability.
Purvis-Wolf v. IR Tiki LLC d/b/a Pineda Inn Bar & Grill: Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
| Case name | Zoe Purvis-Wolf v. IR Tiki LLC d/b/a Pineda Inn Bar & Grill, and Sandeep Patel, individually |
| Case number | 05-2025-CA-028369 |
| Court | Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Brevard County, Florida (Judge Patricia Strowbridge) |
| Defendants | IR Tiki LLC d/b/a Pineda Inn Bar & Grill and Sandeep Patel |
| Law at issue | Florida Minimum Wage Act |
| Settlement amount | $120,000 for class members |
| Payment | $2.00 per hour of non-tipped work between April 2021 and August 2023 |
| Who is covered | Tipped staff at Pineda Inn Bar & Grill who had a tip credit applied to their hourly wage between April 2021 and August 2023 and allegedly were not paid the minimum wage required by the Florida Minimum Wage Act |
| Claim deadline | October 23, 2026 |
| Opt-out deadline | November 3, 2026 (postmarked) |
| Objection deadline | November 3, 2026 |
| Final approval hearing | November 17, 2026 at 2:15 p.m., by Zoom |
| Settlement status | Proposed settlement; final approval pending |
| Official settlement website | https://www.pinedainnsettlement.com/ |
| Official claim form | https://www.pinedainnsettlement.com/page/preclaim |
| Administrator email | [email protected] |
What Is the Pineda Inn Bar & Grill Minimum Wage Lawsuit About?
Zoe Purvis-Wolf filed a putative class action in Brevard County claiming Pineda Inn applied a tip credit to wages of tipped staff for non-tipped work between April 2021 and August 2023, in violation of the Florida Minimum Wage Act. A tip credit lets an employer pay tipped workers a lower cash hourly wage if their tips make up the difference. The lawsuit claims the credit was applied when it should not have been, so workers did not get the full minimum wage for that work.
Pineda Inn denies all liability and any wrongdoing, and it raised defenses before settling. The court has not ruled on the merits. It has certified the class for settlement purposes only.
What Laws Apply to Tip Credits and Minimum Wage in Florida?
Florida’s Minimum Wage Law
- Florida Constitution, Article X, Section 24. Voters adopted a state minimum wage that is higher than the federal rate and rises on a set schedule. During the class period, Florida’s minimum wage was $8.65 in early 2021, $10.00 beginning September 30, 2021, $11.00 beginning September 30, 2022 and $12.00 beginning September 30, 2023.
- Florida Minimum Wage Act, Fla. Stat. § 448.110. This statute implements the constitutional wage and sets out how workers can enforce it. It incorporates the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) definitions and interpretations for deciding who is entitled to the minimum wage.
- Tip credit. Florida lets employers pay tipped employees a cash wage that is a set amount below the full minimum wage ($3.02 less, under the state’s tip credit rule), but only if the employee’s tips make up the difference and legal requirements are met.
The Federal Backdrop: FLSA and “Dual Jobs”
The federal FLSA (29 U.S.C. § 203(m)) also allows a tip credit. Disputes often arise over “non-tipped” duties, such as cleaning, stocking or prep, that tipped workers perform. The question is whether those duties are part of the tipped job or are a separate job where the full minimum wage must be paid. The U.S. Department of Labor has changed its position on how much non-tipped work is allowed under a tip credit, and federal courts have not all agreed with those rules. Because Florida’s law borrows from the FLSA, these federal interpretations can matter, but this settlement does not decide how the rules apply to anyone else.
How Florida Minimum Wage Claims Work
- Pre-suit notice. Before filing a minimum wage lawsuit, a worker generally has to send the employer written notice identifying the minimum wage and the alleged underpayment. The employer then has a short period to pay or dispute the claim.
- Remedies. A worker who proves a violation can recover unpaid wages, an equal amount in liquidated damages and attorneys’ fees and costs.
- Time limits. Florida minimum wage claims generally must be brought within four years, or five years if the violation was willful.
- No retaliation. The Florida Constitution and federal law bar employers from retaliating against workers who assert minimum wage rights.
Class Action Rules
This case was filed in Florida state court as a class action under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.220, which requires court approval of a class settlement after notice to class members. That is why a fairness hearing is held before any money is paid. A federal wage claim would typically proceed as an FLSA collective action instead, where workers have to opt in. Here, class members are included unless they opt out.
Who Qualifies for the Pineda Inn Settlement?
The settlement class is all tipped staff employed by Pineda Inn Bar & Grill who had a tip credit applied to their hourly wage between April 2021 and August 2023 and who were not paid the minimum wage required by the Florida Minimum Wage Act. To qualify, you must meet all of these conditions:
- You worked as tipped staff at Pineda Inn Bar & Grill.
- Your employment fell within April 2021 through August 2023.
- The restaurant applied a tip credit to your hourly wage.
- You were allegedly not paid the minimum wage required for the work.
Not everyone who worked at the restaurant automatically qualifies. Time worked outside April 2021 to August 2023 is not covered.
If Pineda Inn’s records show you may be in the class, you should have received a letter, email or postcard with a Notice ID and PIN. If you are not sure whether you are included, contact the settlement administrator at Purvis-Wolf v Pineda, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 23698, Jacksonville, FL 32241, or at [email protected].
How Much Can You Get From the Pineda Inn Settlement?
Everyone who files a valid, timely claim receives $2.00 for each hour of non-tipped work performed from April 2021 through August 2023. Your payment depends on how many qualifying hours are recorded for you, and you choose a payment method on the claim form.
| Qualifying hours | Rate | Illustrative payment |
| 50 hours | $2.00 per hour | $100 |
| 100 hours | $2.00 per hour | $200 |
| 250 hours | $2.00 per hour | $500 |
| 500 hours | $2.00 per hour | $1,000 |
These are examples of the formula, not estimates of any individual’s award. The administrator decides which hours qualify.
The settlement materials describe a $120,000 total for class members. One summary of the agreement also says the amount increases by 5% for each class member above the 81 people used to calculate the original figure if the class turns out to be larger. Check the settlement agreement on the website for the exact terms. The notice and website we reviewed do not explain how your hours are counted or confirmed, so ask the administrator before you file if you are unsure.
Attorneys’ Fees and Service Award
Class counsel will ask the court to approve up to $70,000, including expenses, and a $5,000 service award for Zoe Purvis-Wolf. The court may award less. The materials we reviewed do not say whether those amounts come out of the $120,000 or are paid separately, so check the agreement for that answer.
How to File a Pineda Inn Settlement Claim
- Find your notice. You need your Notice ID and PIN.
- File by October 23, 2026. Submit the claim form online using the claim page listed near the top of this article. The website also says you can mail a completed paper claim form postmarked by October 23, 2026, to the administrator.
- Choose how you want to be paid. The claim form asks you to select a payment method.
- Keep a copy of your submission and any confirmation.
- Keep your address current. Use the Update Address page with your Notice ID and PIN, or email or mail the administrator. A name change requires a marriage license, divorce decree or court order. If a class member has died, the administrator requires a death certificate plus documents showing who the legal beneficiary is.
A claim is not a guarantee of payment. The claim must be valid, and the court must grant final approval before any money is paid.
Your Options and Deadlines in the Pineda Inn Settlement
| Your choice | What it means | Deadline |
| File a claim | The only way to get a payment | October 23, 2026 |
| Do nothing | No payment, and you give up the right to sue over the released claims | None |
| Exclude yourself | No payment, but you keep the right to sue on your own | November 3, 2026 (postmarked) |
| Object | Tell the court why you disagree. You must stay in the class | November 3, 2026 |
| Attend the hearing | Optional. Speaking requires a timely objection and a filed notice of intent to appear | November 17, 2026, 2:15 p.m. |
To exclude yourself, mail a signed letter with your name and address to the administrator at Purvis-Wolf v Pineda, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 23698, Jacksonville, FL 32241, postmarked by November 3, 2026. The sample wording in the notice refers to a different settlement (“SPM Property Management FRLTA Settlement”), so be sure to name this case, Purvis-Wolf v. Pineda Inn Bar & Grill, in your letter and say you want to be excluded. If you are not sure the wording is right, contact the administrator first. No one can exclude another person.
To object, put your objection in writing and sign it. Include your full name, address and phone number, documents showing you are a class member, your reasons and any supporting documents. File it with the court and mail copies to both lawyers by November 3, 2026: Tanner Riche, Grossman Law, P.A., 545 Delaney Avenue, Bldg. 3, Orlando, FL 32801 for the class, and Dane C. Rohr, Marshall Dennehey, 315 E. Robinson St., Ste. 550, Orlando, FL 32801 for the defendants. An objection is different from opting out: you stay in the class, and the court considers your concerns.
What Happens If You Do Nothing?
If you qualify but do not submit a valid claim, you will not receive a payment. Doing nothing also does not preserve your right to sue. If you stay in the class and the settlement becomes final, you release the covered claims. A worker could miss out on a payment and still lose the right to bring those claims separately.
What Are You Giving Up in the Pineda Inn Settlement?
If you do not exclude yourself, you release Pineda Inn and the other released parties from all claims for damages arising under the Florida Minimum Wage Act. This applies even if you do not file a claim. The full definition of the release and the released parties is in the settlement agreement on the website, which controls over any summary.
When Will Pineda Inn Settlement Payments Be Sent?
Payments will go out only if the court approves the settlement and after any appeals are resolved. The Final Approval Hearing is on November 17, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. by Zoom, before Judge Strowbridge. At the hearing, the court decides whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate. The date could change, so check the key dates page on the settlement website. The court previously agreed to reschedule the hearing and adjust related deadlines, so the dates on the website are the ones to trust.
According to the agreement, payments are to be sent within 30 days after the settlement’s effective date, and checks are valid for 90 days from the date on the check. There is no confirmed calendar date for payment. The notice warns that appeals can take a long time, perhaps more than a year, and progress updates will be posted on the website.
Who Are the Lawyers in the Pineda Inn Class Action?
The court appointed Grossman Law, P.A. as class counsel. Class members are not charged for their services. The objection address lists Grossman Law’s Orlando office at (407) 601-0024. The defendants are represented by Dane C. Rohr of Marshall Dennehey.
For questions about the settlement, contact the settlement administrator. The phone number listed on the settlement website is 815-999-9130, and the notice may list the same number for class counsel, so confirm on the official website which office you are reaching. Do not contact the court, the clerk, the defendants or the defendants’ lawyers about the settlement.
How to Contact the Settlement Administrator
Case: Zoe Purvis-Wolf v. IR Tiki LLC d/b/a Pineda Inn Bar & Grill Mailing address: Purvis-Wolf v Pineda, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 23698, Jacksonville, FL 32241 Phone: 815-999-9130 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.pinedainnsettlement.com/
Related Coverage
Workers interested in other wage and employment class actions can also read our coverage of the Belcan Engineering Group $1.65 million pay transparency settlement. That case involves different allegations, eligibility rules and deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Pineda Inn Bar & Grill Settlement
Is the Pineda Inn Bar & Grill settlement real?
Yes. It has an official website identifying the case as Zoe Purvis-Wolf v. IR Tiki LLC d/b/a Pineda Inn Bar & Grill, Case No. 05-2025-CA-028369, in Brevard County, Florida. It is a proposed settlement, so final court approval is still pending.
Who can claim money from the settlement?
Tipped staff who worked at Pineda Inn Bar & Grill from April 2021 through August 2023, had a tip credit applied to their hourly wages and allegedly were not paid the required minimum wage may qualify.
What is the Pineda Inn settlement claim deadline?
October 23, 2026, online or mailed with a postmark by that date.
How much is the Pineda Inn settlement worth?
$120,000 for class members, paid at $2.00 per hour of non-tipped work from April 2021 through August 2023. Your payment depends on your qualifying hours.
Do I need proof of my hours?
The notice does not say. Contact the settlement administrator before you file if you have questions about how hours will be counted.
Do I need a lawyer to file a claim?
No. The court appointed Grossman Law, P.A. as class counsel to represent the class at no charge to you. You may seek your own legal advice about your individual rights.
Does Pineda Inn admit it did anything wrong?
No. The defendants deny all allegations and any wrongdoing, and the court has not decided who is right.
Has the court approved the settlement?
Not yet. The final approval hearing is on November 17, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. by Zoom. Payments depend on final approval and any appeals.
What happens if I do nothing?
You receive no payment, and if the settlement is approved you give up the right to sue over the released claims.
Can I opt out and sue on my own?
Yes, if you mail a valid exclusion request postmarked by November 3, 2026. You would not receive a settlement payment. If you are considering this, talk to a licensed attorney.
What if I worked at Pineda Inn outside April 2021 to August 2023?
The class covers only that period. Time worked outside that window is not part of this settlement.
Are settlement payments taxable?
The materials we reviewed do not say how payments will be reported for tax purposes. Ask a tax professional about your situation.
Bottom Line
If you worked as tipped staff at Pineda Inn Bar & Grill between April 2021 and August 2023 and received a notice, file your claim online by October 23, 2026. That is the only way to get paid, and the deadline is close. Your payment will depend on your qualifying hours, and money will go out only if the court approves the settlement after the November 17, 2026 hearing. Staying in the class also means giving up the released claims.
Disclaimer: I am a legal content researcher, not a practicing attorney. This article is general information, not legal advice. Eligibility, payment amounts and deadlines are governed by the official settlement notice and agreement, which control if anything here differs. The settlement remains subject to court approval. For advice about your own situation, consult a licensed attorney.
About the Author
Israr Ahmad is the founder and legal content researcher at AllAboutLawyer.com, a legal information site covering consumer class action lawsuits and settlements.
Sources
- Official Pineda Inn Bar & Grill settlement website: https://www.pinedainnsettlement.com/
- Official settlement FAQs: https://www.pinedainnsettlement.com/page/faq
- Official claim submission page: https://www.pinedainnsettlement.com/page/preclaim
- Official key dates page: https://www.pinedainnsettlement.com/page/dates
- Settlement agreement and court documents, including the preliminary approval order: https://www.pinedainnsettlement.com/page/docs
- Long Form Class Notice, Purvis-Wolf v. IR Tiki LLC d/b/a Pineda Inn Bar & Grill
- Florida Minimum Wage Act, Fla. Stat. § 448.110: https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0448/Sections/0448.110.html
- Florida Constitution, Article X, Section 24 (state minimum wage)
- Fair Labor Standards Act tip credit provision, 29 U.S.C. § 203(m); FLSA collective actions, 29 U.S.C. § 216(b)
- Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.220 (class actions)
By Israr Ahmad, Founder and Legal Content Researcher, AllAboutLawyer.com | Last updated: October 10, 2026
About the Author
Israr Ahmad is a legal content researcher with 4+ years of experience covering class action settlements and consumer rights cases. He has researched and published coverage of 2,500+ settlements using verified court records, settlement administrator filings, and government sources. Learn more about Israr.