Does Gatorade ‘Hydrate Better than Water’?
Lawsuits take aim at sports drinks’ superior hydration claim.
Calcagno et al. v. Kipling Apparel Corp.
23-cv-2247, S.D. Cal.
(Dec. 2023)
Calcagno et al. v. Kipling Apparel Corp.
25CU000125N, California state court — San Diego
(Jan. 2025)
Merchandise sold at Kipling outlet stores
Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated original prices
Calcagno case (No. 23-cv-2247): Settled and voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Calcagno case (No. 25CU000125N): Settled
(Final approval granted)
https://kiplingsettlement.com/
Lawsuits take aim at sports drinks’ superior hydration claim.
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