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Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free Electrolyte Drink Mix
Case Name (Date)
Baker et al. v. The LIV Group Inc.
26-cv-2602, M.D. Fla.
(Sept. 2026)
Baus et al. v. Unilever United States, Inc. and The LIV Group, Inc.
26-cv-8508, N.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2026)
Hook et al. v. Unilever United States and The LIV Group, Inc.
26-cv-8224, C.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2026)
Taboga et al. v. Unilever United States, Inc. and The LIV Group, Inc.
26-cv-10169, C.D. Cal.
(Sept. 2026)
Ulrich et al. v. The Liv Group, Inc.
26-cv-8349, N.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2026)
Product/Service
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free Electrolyte Drink Mix
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as containing “zero sugar and zero artificial sweeteners” when one serving contains 4 or 5 grams of the sugar allulose
Status
Baker, Baus, Taboga, and Ulrich cases: Pending
Hook case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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