Brinker International controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Beastie Boys copyright lawsuit over Chili's advertising
The Beastie Boys filed a copyright-infringement lawsuit against Brinker alleging that Chili's social-media advertising used the group's 1994 song “Sabotage” without authorization. The allegation concerned promotional activity for a Brinker-owned restaurant brand.
2004
California meal- and rest-break litigation
A lawsuit against Brinker Restaurant Corp., a Brinker International subsidiary, alleged that employees were not provided meal and rest periods required under California law. The case was certified as a class action in 2006. In 2012, the California Supreme Court clarified employers' obligations regarding uninterrupted meal breaks, and the litigation was resolved through a settlement in 2014.