ARK RESTAURANTS CORP 10-K

Item 3. Legal Proceedings In the ordinary course of our business, we are a party to various lawsuits arising from accidents at our restaurants and workers’ compensation claims, which are generally handled by our insurance carriers. Our employment of management personnel, waiters, waitresses and kitchen staff at a number of different restaurants has resulted in the institution, from time to time, of litigation alleging violation by us of employment discrimination laws. We do not believe that any of such suits will have a material adverse effect upon us, our financial condition or operations. Except as otherwise provided below, the Company is not subject to pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary claims incidental to its business, which the Company does not believe will materially impact results of operations. On May 1, 2018, two former tipped service workers (the “Plaintiffs”), individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated personnel, filed a putative class action lawsuit (the “Complaint”) against the Company and certain subsidiaries as well as certain officers of the Company (the “Defendants”). Plaintiffs alleged, on behalf of themselves and the putative class, that the Company violated certain of the New York State Labor Laws and related regulations. The Complaint sought unspecified money damages, together with interest, liquidated damages and attorney fees. In December 2020, the parties reached a settlement agreement resolving all issues alleged in the Complaint, which received preliminary approval by the New York State Supreme Court, for approximately the amount which was previously accrued. It is anticipated the parties will shortly submit a joint application to the New York State Supreme Court seeking final approval of the settlement. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not Applicable. 12 PART II