Evian’s “Carbon Neutral” Claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the product is “carbon neutral” when carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere during manufacturing
Evian Bottled Waters
Case Name (Date)
Daly et al. v. Danone Waters of America, LLC
24-cv-2424, N.D. Ill.
(March 2024)
Dotson et al. v. Danone Waters of America, LLC
24-cv-2445, C.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2024)
Product/Service
Evian bottled waters
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as “Natural Spring Water” when they contain microplastics
Status
Daly case: Pending
Dotson case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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