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Phillips, who worked for Starbucks for about 13 years and managed a region of stores in the area, was fired after the the arrest of two Black men at a Philadelphia Starbucks in April 2018. The New Jersey jury returned a verdict of $25.6 million, including $25 million for punitive damages and $600,000 in compensatory damages, according to Console Mattiacci Law, which represents Phillips. The jury ruled unanimously after a six day trial, the lawyers said, noting that Phillips will also be seeking back and front pay. Starbucks said it is disappointed in the decision and is evaluating its next steps, spokesperson Jaci Anderson told CNN. A jury found in favor of a former regional director who accused the company of racial discrimination.
Persons: Shannon Phillips, White, Phillips, Jaci Anderson, Kena Betancur, , ” Phillips, Kevin Johnson, , Laura Ly, Zenebou Sylla Organizations: New, New York CNN, Starbucks, Philadelphia Starbucks, The New, Mattiacci, CNN, City, Getty, Partner Resources Locations: New York, Philadelphia, The, The New Jersey, City of Philadelphia, AFP
Starbucks was ordered to pay $25.6 million in damages to a former employee this week. Shannon Phillips claimed she was fired from her role as a regional director because she was white. After a 2018 viral video, Phillips pushed back on disciplining a white manager who wasn't involved, she said. The director — who disagreed with Starbucks' handling of the issue that triggered a nationwide discussion on race — had claimed in a lawsuit that she was fired because she was white. She disputed that the white district manager was involved, said she had no performance-based reason to suspend him, and said the store in question was overseen by a Black district manager who was not facing discipline, she said in the suit.
Persons: Shannon Phillips, Phillips, wasn't, , Kevin Johnson, Laura Carlin Mattiacci, Aaron McDade Organizations: Starbucks, Service, Court, Philadelphia Starbucks, Employees, CNN, New York Times Locations: Philadelphia, New Jersey, Ohio, Black
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