Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver
A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.
Starbucks ordered to pay $50 million after hot tea spilled onto man's lap, causing 3rd degree burns
According to an attorney with Trial Lawyers for Justice, an unsecured 180+ degrees hot tea fell onto the lap of Michael Garcia at a Starbucks drive-through in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2020.
Starbucks rolls out changes, including free refills; brings back condiment bars
Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada will notice some changes when they visit this week, including the re-introduction of condiment bars.
Starbucks closes store at popular Bay Area downtown district
Starbucks has closed a store at a popular downtown dining and shopping district in the Bay Area.
Starbucks baristas strike grows to hundreds of stores nationwide
Hundreds of Starbucks stores closed as baristas participated in nationwide walkouts.
Starbucks workers expand strike, closing nearly 60 stores in several US cities
Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to more cities and closed 59 stores across the U.S. as of Monday, the union said amid stalled negotiations.
Starbucks baristas to strike in three cities, including Chicago
Starbucks workers in Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle plan to strike starting Friday.
San Francisco Fillmore Street legacy restaurant signs lease extension
A San Francisco legacy restaurant that serves Mediterranean fare has signed a lease extension on Fillmore Street.
Starbucks Red Cup Day: Here are the details
Red Cup Day at Starbucks is here.
Starbucks holiday drinks return with Refreshers for 1st time: see the menu
The 2024 holiday menu comes as Starbucks' new CEO also announced a series of changes this month aimed at drawing back customers.
The new Starbucks strategy: Will CEO Brian Niccol’s plan work?
Starbucks' new chief executive announced a series of changes this week aimed at drawing back customers as the company navigates unionization pressures, declining foot traffic, and frequent leadership changes.
Starbucks will stop charging extra for non-dairy milk substitutes
Starbucks said substitutions for a non-dairy option in their drinks was the second-most requested customization among their customers.
Starbucks CEO says company will fix 'overly complex menu' to reverse sales slump
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced that the coffee giant plans to fix its menu and pricing as it seeks to boost traffic and turn around sagging sales.
Starbucks unveils 'Wicked'-themed drinks ahead of movie release
In anticipation of the "Wicked" movie release on Nov. 22, Starbucks is launching a new line of drinks and merchandise inspired by the film.
Starbucks replacing CEO: What's been plaguing the coffee giant?
From boycotts to labor disputes, here are some of the issues that have been plaguing the world’s largest coffee company in recent months.
Starbucks half-off Thursday: How to score the drink deal
Starbucks customers can get half-off any drink on Thursday. Here’s how the deal works.
Starbucks' case goes before Supreme Court: Here's what it's about
Starbucks’ case against the National Labor Relations Board is going before the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Robbery suspects arrested from Cupertino Target, Starbucks-Stanley cup debacle
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office arrested two robbery suspects this week in connection to a January incident at a Cupertino Target that involved Stanley cups.
Starbucks mugs recalled due to burn, laceration hazards
Over 440,000 mugs that were part of several Starbucks holiday gift sets have been recalled due to burn and laceration hazards.
Starbucks sued by California residents who claim company discriminates against lactose-intolerant customers
A group of California residents have filed a lawsuit against Starbucks and claim the popular coffeehouse chain discriminates against lactose-intolerant customers.