Discrimination Starbucks defeats Missouri’s “vague and conclusory” DEI complaint Ruling rejects state’s authority, but leaves door open to individual lawsuits iStock.com/Nadya So Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Monday 09 February 2026 Starbucks has beaten a lawsuit accusing it of using DEI policies to discriminate against straight white men after the judge found there was not a single confirmed case of anyone being harmed. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Discrimination Starbucks faces lawsuit from manager allegedly fired for being straight DEI Nike facing EEOC probe for alleged anti-white bias Politics FTC issues warning letter to 42 law firms over DEI initiatives Disputes Google and Paramount confront “reverse discrimination” complaints