Starbucks Refreshers
Allegations: Beverages do not contain the fruits advertised in the product name
Starbucks Doubleshot® Espresso
Two class-action lawsuits were filed against Starbucks for allegedly falsely advertising its Doubleshot® Espresso products as having two shots of espresso when, according to plaintiffs, the drinks contain significantly less caffeine than the amount contained in two shots of espresso (i.e., 150mg of caffeine). Click on the links below to see each complaint.
- Naimi et al v. Starbucks Corp. et al, Case No. 17-cv-6484, C. D. CA.
- Wessel et al v. Starbucks Corp. et al, Case No. 17-cv-6703, S. D. NY.
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Chocolate in Starbucks, Mars, and The Quaker Oats Company Products
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that cocoa has been harvested following ethical and environmentally responsible standards
Starbucks Sprouted Grain Bagel
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing bagels as “Sprouted Grain” when they are made primarily with non-sprouted grains
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Allegations: Coffee products contain fewer servings than advertised
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Allegations: Falsely advertising that the flavor comes from vanilla when the ingredients list shows that the flavor comes from unspecified “Natural Flavor”
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Starbucks Cold and Iced Drinks
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The Packaging of Starbucks Frappuccino® and Iced Coffee
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