Cracker Barrel to Pay $101K over Allegation of Disability Discrimination Against Students with Autism

Settlement with Cracker Barrel over allegations, disability discrimination involving students with autism at Waldorf restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. settles with Maryland officials, agreeing to revise policies and pay $75,000 for disability discrimination.

Cracker Barrel to pay $101K over allegation of Disability Discrimination against students with Autism

Cracker Barrel faces a $100,000 settlement over discrimination claims during a school visit.

Cracker Barrel Pays $100K After Alleged Mistreatment of Autistic Students

Cracker Barrel’s handling of a school outing involving elementary students with autism has now led to a wide-ranging settlement agreement with Maryland civil rights officials after concerns were raised about how the group was treated during their visit. The agreement, obtained by PEOPLE, was finalized between December 4 and December 12 and resolves a joint investigation by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) and the Civil Rights Divis…

The Reason Cracker Barrel Just Paid A Settlement Of Over $100,000

Cracker Barrel just can't seem to stay out of the news. Following a complaint, the restaurant chain decided to settle to the tune of $100,000.

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Announce Settlement with Cracker Barrel Over Allegations of Disability Discrimination Involving Students with Autism at Waldorf Restaurant

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) announced a settlement with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., resolving allegations that the company discriminated against a group of students from Dr. James Craik Elementary School based on their disabilities during a visit to its Waldorf, Maryland restaurant. The incident occurred in December 2024 when 11 students and their teachers from two special educ…

Attorney General Brown Announces $75k Settlement Against Cracker Barrel Over Mistreatment Of Students With Autism In Waldorf - The BayNet

BALTIMORE, Md. – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) today announced a settlement with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., resolving allegations that the company discriminated against a group of students from Dr. James Craik Elementary School based on their disabilities during a visit to its Waldorf, Maryland restaurant.    The incident occurred in December 2024 when 11 students and their teac…