Various Gatorade Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products hydrate “better than water” and contain no artificial flavors
Gatorade Lower Sugar Drinks
Case Name (Date)
Darr et al. v. The Gatorade Co. and Pepsico, Inc.
26-cv-6075, N.D. Ill.
(May 2026)
Product/Service
Gatorade Lower Sugar Drinks
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as natural and containing no artificial flavors when they contain the artificial ingredients citric acid and sodium citrate
Status
Pending
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