Newsfront

May, 2004

Dangerous OpinionsNew York—Lucky Cheng's is a cabaret-restaurant that features floor shows with cross-dressing waiters. Zagat Survey, the restaurant-guide publisher that bases its reviews on diners' ratings, reprinted snarky customer comments and gave Cheng's nine out of 30 points for food quality. The restaurant sued for $10 million plus $30,000 for every week the book was in print and another $250,000 in compensation. The owners claimed libel and negligence and asked a judge to restrain Zagat...