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Litigation and Legal Risk
STARBUCKS CORP · 2026-08-05 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42 · In source text
An Irish vodka producer filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against Starbucks in Washington state court. The producer alleges Starbucks discontinued use of its vodka at Starbucks Reserve and Roastery locations across the United States without providing the contractually required six months’ notice. The reporting did not disclose the damages sought or a trial timetable.
Key facts
- Investigators are probing whether the 'Tank Day' campaign's timing was intentional, potentially leading to criminal charges. source
- An Irish vodka producer filed a lawsuit against Starbucks in Washington state court alleging breach of contract for failing to give six months' notice before discontinuing its vodka at Starbucks Reserve and Roastery locations in the U.S. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| liability | negative | contingent | — | Investigators are probing whether the 'Tank Day' campaign's timing was intentional, potentially leading to criminal charges. |