Brooke Shields Blasts South Park Creators Over 80 Casa Bonita Performers' Dispute
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 6
Brooke Shields Blasts South Park Creators Over 80 Casa Bonita Performers' Dispute
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 6
Summary
Brooke Shields said Trey Parker and Matt Stone have gone "radio silent" in Casa Bonita labor talks, escalating her criticism as president of the Actors' Equity union representing about 80 performers.
Shields said she used a fake name to enter the Denver restaurant in March and hand-deliver a letter pressing for higher pay and stronger safety protections.
Performers say the dispute centers on wages, security and hazardous working conditions, with allegations that some suffered hypothermia and chlorine toxicity from the diving pool.
Casa Bonita management told CNN it values workers' well-being but does not comment on ongoing negotiations.
Parker and Stone bought the restaurant in 2021 after its bankruptcy and later said a restoration they expected to cost $7 million to $8 million ended up near $50 million.