![]() ![]() The case began in 2016, when a Bay City dancer filed suit against Déjà Vu clubs in Saginaw, but it was expanded this year to include Déjà Vu clubs and their affiliates nationwide. Until recently, Michigan law prohibited fully nude dancing at clubs where alcohol was served. "We've heard many stories about clubs taking advantage of dancers and exploiting them," Young said.īut in backing the settlement, Déjà Vu and Mohney deny the allegations in the suit and admit no wrongdoing.ĭéjà Vu, founded in Michigan but now a national firm with offices in Michigan, California and Nevada, has operated many of its clubs under a model in which the clubs serve no alcohol but dancers disrobe completely. Jesse Young, a Southfield attorney representing the plaintiffs, said many of the dancers may only receive a couple of hundred dollars, but the benefits of the settlement go far beyond the cash settlement and include future wages, unemployment insurance, and the right to unionize if they are deemed club employees. The proposed settlement covers more than 60 clubs around the country, of which 11 are in Michigan, including Déjà Vu Showgirls in Highland Park, Larry Flynt's Hustler in Lincoln Park, and Déjà Vu Showgirls in Lansing. ![]() ![]() “It was not easy to make money and there were nights that I walked out with less than what I came in with,” Sage said in a letter to the court. Minneapolis-area dancer Stephanie Sage said that with as many as 28,177 dancers sharing in the settlement, the offer is too small. District Judge Stephen Murphy as "reasonable, fair and adequate," ahead of a June 7 fairness hearing in Detroit. So far, only one dancer has objected to the proposed settlement, which has received preliminary approval from U.S. ![]() Another $1 million will pay attorney fees and penalties. When in doubt regarding any club or facility, contact the club directly before visiting.The dancers can also choose whether to share in a $1-million cash payment pool or instead share in a $4.5-million pool that will credit them for rent and dance fees paid to the clubs. Users of this service agree to hold the owners and/or operators of this harmless for any assumed, presumed or actual damages they may incur while using this information. The owners/operators of this site and service are not responsible for the accuracies or inaccuracies of the information on this site and also have no control over the content of any linked external website. The information presented on this site/service is deemed accurate at the time of update, but is subject to change by the clubs at their own option. No part of this web site, including but not limited the graphics, format, scripts/software and database information, shall be used by any person, parties or companies for any commercial use without the prior written permission of the owners/operators of the service. footĬopyrighted: John Carter and StripClubReport.Com. It is possible the same club may be listed multiple times, especially if it has changed names. Also, this information was compiled from many sources. Please note that telephone area codes change and we do not always know it, so phones number may not work. Check with the club if necessary before visiting. To update information about this club/service or to contact the editors about any issues regarding this site, please use the contact form.ĭisclaimer: This information has not been verified and is not warranted. ![]()
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