Bikini barista lawyer seeks to bow out of Everett lawsuit

[TexasTowelie]

EVERETT — The Everett bikini baristas face a new challenge in their legal battle: Their lawyer wants out.

Seattle attorney Derek Newman says the baristas aren’t listening to him or paying him as promised, according to paperwork filed May 24. Newman is seeking a judge’s permission to leave the case.

“There has been a substantial breakdown in the attorney-client relationship … ” he wrote. “(They) have declined material advice from counsel. This is their prerogative, but it makes representation difficult.”

The baristas have been fighting with the city of Everett since filing a federal lawsuit in September. That followed the city passing legislation banning their business model. Most of the arguments in court have been focused on how much or how little clothing the employees can wear, and if such rules violate their civil rights.

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[HopeAgain]

1. Oh FFS, coffee servers can't wear bikinis?

We used to have a topless doughnut shop in Fort Lauderdale and the bikini hot dog vendors in Tampa were legendary. This is about prudishness, not public health.

[Canoe52]

2. Not sure if it connected, but the bikini baristas in Everett were busted as a front for prostitution

a couple of years ago. You could check out the merchandise and settle on a price while they made your coffee.