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Judge Dismisses Missouri's Discrimination Suit Against Starbucks

2/6/2026

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U.S. District Judge John Ross in Missouri dismissed the state's lawsuit against Starbucks, finding no proof of discrimination against Missouri residents.
The suit, led by former Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alleged Starbucks tied executive pay to diversity quotas and favored certain groups for training.
The ruling follows broader scrutiny of corporate diversity initiatives since the 2020 George Floyd protests.
Starbucks employs over 200,000 people in the United States.

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U.S. District Judge John Ross in Missouri dismissed the state's lawsuit against Starbucks, finding no proof of discrimination against Missouri residents.
The suit, led by former Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alleged Starbucks tied executive pay to diversity quotas and favored certain groups for training.
The ruling follows broader scrutiny of corporate diversity initiatives since the 2020 George Floyd protests.
Starbucks employs over 200,000 people in the United States.