Starbucks Refreshers
Allegations: Beverages do not contain the fruits advertised in the product name
Starbucks Sour Gummies
September 2019: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. for undisclosed reasons after a federal judge dismissed several of the claims – including the nationwide class claims – and expressed concerns that the court no longer had subject matter jurisdiction.
October 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Starbucks for allegedly falsely advertising its sour gummies as “apple, watermelon, tangerine and lemon-flavored candies” to make consumers believe they are flavored with natural ingredients when, according to plaintiffs, the candies contain artificial flavors. (Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in 2019.) (Brown v. Starbucks Corp., Case No. 18-cv-2286, S.D. Cal.)
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Class-Action Tracker
Starbucks French Roast Ground Arabica Coffee
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “100% Arabica Coffee” when they contain added potassium
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
Oatly, Glucerna and Others
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as healthy, safe, and high quality without disclosing that they may contain harmful bacteria
Starbucks Cold Brew Concentrate
Allegations: Coffee products contain fewer servings than advertised
Starbucks Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink
Allegations: Falsely advertising that the flavor comes from vanilla when the ingredients list shows that the flavor comes from unspecified “Natural Flavor”
Starbucks Stores
The Caffeine in Starbucks Espresso Beverages
Starbucks Cold Drinks
Starbucks White Chocolate Doubleshot Energy Drink
Starbucks Lattes
Starbucks Doubleshot® Espresso
Starbucks Espresso Beverages
Starbucks Cold and Iced Drinks
Advertised Prices for Breakfast Sandwiches at Starbucks
The Packaging of Starbucks Frappuccino® and Iced Coffee
Tassimo Coffee Brewers and Starbucks
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