Starbucks Lawsuit Store Managers

Starbucks Litigation

On March 11, 2005, the law firm of Shellist Lazarz LLP, together with two other Houston law firms, filed suit against Starbucks Corporation (“Starbucks”) for failing to pay its Store Managers overtime wages that we believe federal law required Starbucks to pay. The lawsuit is currently pending in Federal District Court in Houston, Texas. You may view a copy of the current Complaint here .

Summary of Claims

The lawsuit claims that under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Starbucks was required to pay its Store Managers overtime wages for time worked in excess of 40 hours per work week. Moreover, the lawsuit claims that Store Managers spent the majority of their time performing Barista duties and other non-managerial functions.

The Court will be asked to certify this case as a “Collective Action” lawsuit under the FLSA, in which case the Plaintiffs would act as the representatives of other Store Managers of Starbucks who were not paid overtime wages. However, you must formally join the lawsuit to be entitled to recover. If you do not join in this case, you will not receive any back wages for unpaid wages, overtime, or other relief from this case if the Plaintiffs prevail.

How to Join the Lawsuit

If you are a current or former Starbucks Store Manager, and you would like to participate in this lawsuit, or if you have questions about how the lawsuit may affect you or whether you qualify to join this lawsuit, please contact us and a lawyer from our firm will respond promptly. 

Can Starbucks Retaliate Against Me?The FLSA prohibits Starbucks from retaliating against its employees and former employees who elect to participate in a legal proceeding concerning a violation of overtime laws. If you would like more information about this lawsuit, please contact us and one of our attorneys will help you.