Gavin Newsom’s favorite Napa Valley hangout hit with stunning new claims from staff ^29.1%

California Post - By Nina Joudeh - 6/16/2026, 3:00 AM

Negativity Bias 34.4% - Anecdotal 29.1% - Biased Writer Voice 20.1%

A world-famous Napa Valley restaurant favored by Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing labor complaints after former employees accused it of wage violations, missed breaks, and off-the-clock work. The French Laundry, a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Yountville, is now facing three labor lawsuits filed in Napa County Superior Court between March... more