SBUX · News · 20260918N
Litigation and Legal Risk
STARBUCKS CORP · 2026-09-18 · Importance 37 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Starbucks reached a settlement with the Florida attorney general over claims concerning race-based quota practices in diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The agreement requires Starbucks to stop using race- or sex-based goals in hiring and promotion processes. Starbucks also agreed not to participate in organizations that require increasing the racial diversity of its board of directors.
Key facts
- Law360 published a report on 2026-09-18 that Starbucks Corp. has reached a settlement with Florida's attorney general. source
- Starbucks agreed to no longer use race- or sex-based goals in its hiring and promotion processes. source
- Starbucks committed to not participate in organizations that mandate increasing the racial diversity of its board of directors. source
- The settlement agreement stems from claims by Florida's attorney general regarding 'race-based quota' DEI practices. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| liability | negative | contingent | — | Law360 published a report on 2026-09-18 that Starbucks Corp. has reached a settlement with Florida's attorney general. |
| liability | unclear | contingent | — | Starbucks agreed to no longer use race- or sex-based goals in its hiring and promotion processes. |
| liability | unclear | contingent | — | Starbucks committed to not participate in organizations that mandate increasing the racial diversity of its board of directors. |