Schweppes and Canada Dry Ginger Ales
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain natural flavors without disclosing that they also contain artificial flavors
Ginger Sodas
In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Dr. Pepper/Seven Up Inc. for allegedly deceptively marketing that its ginger sodas are made from real ginger when, according to the plaintiffs, the sodas do not contain real ginger but rather contain citric acid, preservatives, and natural flavors. (Erwin et al v. Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc. and Dr. Pepper/Seven Up Inc., Case No. 18-L-688, Illinois State Court – St. Clair)
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Snapple Juices, Teas, and Elements
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as natural
Orchard Apple Nantucket Nectar
Allegations: Marketing drinks as “safe” and containing “all natural ingredients” when their packaging contains synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAs) that harm people and the environment
Mr. & Mrs. T Original Bloody Mary Mix
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Added Preservatives”
The Recyclability of Keurig Green Mountain Coffee Pods
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that its single-serve plastic coffee pods are recyclable
A & W Root Beer and Cream Sodas
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that sodas are “made with aged vanilla”
Keurig Green Mountain Plastic Coffee Pods
Allegations: Deceptively marketing plastic coffee pods as recyclable
Snapple Fruit Beverages
Allegations: False natural claims
Keurig Coffee Makers and Liquid Descaling Solution
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that descaling coffee makers would “extend” their life without disclosing that following the company’s descaling instructions would make them unusable
Diet Snapple Peach Tea Drink Mix
Allegations: False natural claims
Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks
Allegations: False natural claims
Fruit By The Foot, Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups and Other Fruit-Flavored Snacks
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as containing no artificial flavors when they contain a synthetic ingredient
Several Flavors of Snapple Beverages
Allegations: False natural claims
Mott’s Natural Applesauce and Apple Juices
Allegations: Falsely marketing Mott’s products as natural
Mott’s, RealLemon, and RealLime 100% Juices
August 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-7783, C.D. Cal.) June 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Keurig Dr Pepper and Mott’s…
Diet Dr. Pepper
December 2019: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision in the Becerra case concluding that reasonable consumers would not think that the word “Diet” in the…
Straight Up Tea
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising Straight Up Tea as “sorta sweet” to send the message that the beverage…
Vita Coco Vanilla Coconut Milk
In April 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against All Market Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the exclusive flavoring ingredient in Vita Coco Coconut Milk is vanilla when, according…
Peñafiel Beverages
November 2019: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to dismiss concluding that plaintiffs did not have standing. June 2019: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Keurig Dr.…
Newman’s Own Pasta Sauces
October 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have…
Bai Antioxidant Cocofusion
In July 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Bai Brands for allegedly falsely marketing that four flavors of bai Antioxidant Cocofusion beverages – Andes Coconut Lime, Puna Coconut Pineapple,…
Canada Dry Ginger Ale
April 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. January 2019: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members…
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Beverages
In December 2018, a state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that would resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that Canada Dry Ginger Ale is misleadingly marketed as “Made from…
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Sodas
In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Dr Pepper Snapple Group alleging that the company falsely markets its Canada Dry Ginger Ale as being “Made with Real Ginger”…
Bai Antioxidant Infusion and Bai Bubbles Sparkling Antioxidant Beverages
In April 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Bai Brands for allegedly misleadingly marketing fruit-flavored beverags – including Bai Antioxidant Infusion Brasilia Blueberry and Bai Bubbles Sparkling Antioxidant Infusion…
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Soft Drinks
In July 2017, two class-action lawsuits were filed against Dr. Pepper Snapple Group for allegedly falsely representing that Canada Dry Ginger Ale soft drinks contain ginger when, according to plaintiffs,…
Mott’s Fruit Snacks
November 2017: This case was dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The individual claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.…
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Soda
In March 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Dr Pepper/Seven Up for allegedly falsely marketing Canada Dry Ginger Ale as being “Made from Real…
“Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions” Beverages
January 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. May…
Vita Coco
In April 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against All Market, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing Vita Coco coconut water as being “born in brazil” and manufactured in Brazil with…
Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions
A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Bai Brands for allegedly misleadingly representing that Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions beverages contain antioxidants without meeting federal and state requirements to make…
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