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August 25, 2009
EEOC Files Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Starbucks
The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a disability discrimination against Starbucks Corporation Sept. 8 alleging that its one of its stores refused to hire an applicant for a barista position because of his multiple sclerosis condition.
In its complaint, the EEOC alleges that Chuck Hannay applied for one of six positions at this Starbucks’ location but was treated differently from other interviewees. Disability discrimination violates the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The lawsuit seeks monetary relief, Hannay being instated to a Starbucks job, and an injunction against future discrimination.
