Chili's 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
The Beastie Boys sued Brinker International over alleged unauthorized use of 'Sabotage' in Chili's social-media advertising.
2020
Sexual-harassment allegations settled
Brinker and its Chili's subsidiary paid a settlement relating to sexual-harassment allegations brought by five female employees.
2019
Workplace scalding incident
A Chili's restaurant was fined after an employee fell into a container of scalding water.
2018
Payment-card data breach
Brinker disclosed that its data network had been breached during March and April, potentially exposing customer payment-card information. Customers subsequently filed lawsuits alleging inadequate data-security practices.
2009
Sexual-harassment employment controversy
Brinker faced public criticism after dismissing a Chili's employee who had made a sexual-harassment allegation and then rehiring her, explaining the dismissal as a computer error.
2008
Australian franchise labor violations
An Australian Chili's franchise was fined after authorities found issues involving employee underpayment, workplace agreements, and unpaid wages.
2008
Nutrition-labeling class action
A lawsuit alleged that the nutritional values listed for some of Chili's supposedly healthier dishes understated their actual fat content, based on independent testing cited by the plaintiffs.