Sprite and Fanta
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “100% Natural Flavors”
Seagram’s Ginger Ale
October 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement.
June 2019: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that provides class members with an $0.80 cash award for each product purchased. Class members without proof of purchase may receive refunds for up to 13 purchases while class members who have proof of purchase may receive refunds for a maximum of 100 purchases if they have proof of purchase for at least 87 of their purchases. In addition, the company is permanently prohibited from using the phrase “Made with Real Ginger” on product labels but is allowed to use the words “ginger,” “real ginger,” or “natural ginger” along with the words “taste,” “extract,” or “flavor.” A final fairness hearing is scheduled for October 3, 2019.
January 2018: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that brings similar allegations.
December 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Coca-Cola Company for allegedly falsely marketing Seagram’s Ginger Ale as “MADE FROM REAL GINGER” when, according to plaintiffs, the soft drink is not made from real ginger root. This lawsuit was transferred to federal court in February 2017. (Fitzhenry-Russell v. The Coca-Cola Company, Case No. 17-cv-603, N. D. CA.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding ginger ale and TINA.org’s coverage of the product, click here.
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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as providing “50% more electrolytes* vs the leading sports drink”
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Allegations: Falsely marketing juices as “All Natural” when they contain synthetic chemicals that are harmful to people and the environment
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Allegations: Falsely marketing products as healthy
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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as containing “100% Natural Flavors”
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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that milk comes from cows that are treated humanely
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Allegations: False natural claims
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Allegations: False natural claims
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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as healthy and providing superior hydration
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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing teas as low in sugar when they are actually high in sugar
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Core Power Vanilla Milk Shake
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Fairlife Milk Products
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