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Former Starbucks Executive Sues Over Retaliation, Safety Claims

2/6/2026

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Janice Waszak, former Starbucks executive, filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and sex discrimination after raising concerns about the Siren System.
She claims the Siren System poses health risks, including potential contamination and a fire during testing.
Waszak says she was pressured to misrepresent safety assessments before her December 2023 termination.
Starbucks denies the allegations.
The firing followed an internal investigation into policy violations amid labor unrest.

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Janice Waszak, former Starbucks executive, filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and sex discrimination after raising concerns about the Siren System.
She claims the Siren System poses health risks, including potential contamination and a fire during testing.
Waszak says she was pressured to misrepresent safety assessments before her December 2023 termination.
Starbucks denies the allegations.
The firing followed an internal investigation into policy violations amid labor unrest.