A San Francisco restaurant is facing legal action over allegations of deceptive pricing practices. On February 3, 2025, Alexander Xue filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, against Radhaus Restaurant, LLC. The lawsuit accuses the restaurant of violating several California laws by adding undisclosed fees to customer bills.
The case revolves around an incident on February 1, 2025, when Xue dined at Radhaus, a Bavarian-themed establishment located at 2 Marina Blvd in San Francisco. According to the complaint, Xue was presented with menus listing food and beverage items along with their prices. After enjoying his meal and receiving the bill, he noticed an unexpected charge labeled "S.F. Employer Mandates," amounting to $0.52 or 4% of his pre-tax subtotal. This fee was not disclosed on the menu or during the ordering process.
Xue's complaint argues that this practice constitutes "drip pricing," where businesses lure customers with low advertised prices only to add unavoidable fees later in the transaction. California law prohibits such practices unless all fees are clearly displayed on menus or advertisements. Xue claims that Radhaus failed to meet these requirements and is therefore in violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) and other state laws.
The lawsuit outlines three causes of action: unfair competition under Business and Professions Code §§ 17200 et seq., false advertising under Business and Professions Code §§ 17500 et seq., and violations of the CLRA under Civil Code §§ 1750 et seq. Xue alleges that Radhaus engaged in unlawful business acts by failing to disclose mandatory surcharges, deceptively advertising prices without including these charges, and harming competitors by misleading customers about its pricing.
Xue seeks punitive damages and injunctive relief to prevent Radhaus from continuing its alleged illegal practices. He also demands refunds for himself and other affected customers who were charged hidden fees without proper disclosure. Additionally, Xue requests compensation for legal costs incurred during the lawsuit.
Representing himself pro se, Alexander Xue is pursuing this case against Radhaus Restaurant in an effort to hold them accountable for what he describes as fraudulent business practices. The case is identified as CGC-25-622027 in court records.