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Starbucks Protein Beverages
Case Name (Date)
Walsh et al. v. Starbucks Corp.
26-cv-3745, W.D. Wash.
(Oct. 2026)
Product/Service
Starbucks protein beverages
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as sugar-free when one serving contains approximately 13 to 21 grams of sugar due to the lactose content
Status
Pending
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