Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is suing Starbucks for $100 billion, alleging that its DEI policies discriminate against non-Black employees.
On Dec. 10, Uthmeier filed a lawsuit accusing Starbucks of giving preferential treatment to minorities in hiring and pay, in violation of Florida’s civil rights law, the Tallahassee Democrat reports. The state is seeking over $100 billion in civil penalties and damages.
“Racial hiring quotas and preferences are illegal in Florida,” Uthmeier tweeted. “That’s why we are taking legal action against Starbucks. DEI is DOA in FLA!” Read more at blackenterprise.com.
