State of Missouri v. Starbucks Corp.

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Case overview

Case Number:

4:25-cv-00165

Court:

Missouri Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Jobs

Judge:

John A. Ross

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  1. April 08, 2025

    Starbucks Tears Into Missouri AG's 'Defective' DEI Lawsuit

    Starbucks urged a Missouri federal judge to toss a suit from the state's attorney general claiming the company employs diversity quotas that discriminate against white and male applicants, arguing the state hasn't presented any evidence that its diversity, equity and inclusion policies have negatively affected Missourians.

  2. February 11, 2025

    Starbucks Maintains Illegal DEI Policies, Missouri Tells Court

    Starbucks puts illegal quotas in place to hire and promote more women and people of color and offers incentives to executives to meet these goals by connecting the quotas to their bonuses, the Missouri attorney general told a federal court Tuesday.