Schweppes and Canada Dry Ginger Ales
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain natural flavors without disclosing that they also contain artificial flavors
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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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain natural flavors without disclosing that they also contain artificial flavors
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as natural
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
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Added Preservatives”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that its single-serve plastic coffee pods are recyclable
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that sodas are “made with aged vanilla”
Allegations: Deceptively marketing plastic coffee pods as recyclable
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that descaling coffee makers would “extend” their life without disclosing that following the company’s descaling instructions would make them unusable
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as containing no artificial flavors when they contain a synthetic ingredient
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing Mott’s products as natural
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lawsuit alleges products’ ginger ale taste comes from a secret artificial ingredient.
Class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.
TINA.org has tracked more than 100 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.
Recyclable claims for products that aren’t actually being recycled need to stop.
Inquiry finds trade group overstates environmental benefits of recycling program.