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Cove Soda
Case Name (Date)
Sicairos et al. v. Cove Drinks, Inc.
25-cv-9951, C.D. Cal.
(Oct. 2025)
Product/Service
Cove Soda
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as containing “Zero Sugar!” and “No Artificial Sweeteners” when they contain the artificial sweetener erythritol
Status
Pending
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