Missouri’s lawsuit against Starbucks dismissed. Judge finds the state fails to show DEI policies harmed even one resident. The ruling underscores that legal standing requires concrete injury, not just political opposition to corporate diversity goals.
Starbucks wins dismissal of Missouri lawsuit over DEI policies
A federal judge in Missouri on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican-led state accusing Starbucks (SBUX.O) of using its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as a pretext to systematically discriminate based on race, gender and sexual orientation.
