In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising Straight Up Tea as “sorta sweet” to send the message that the beverage is low in sugar when, according to plaintiffs, the tea actually contains 22 grams of sugar, which is the second most predominant ingredient in the beverage. (Sommer et al v. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Case No. 20-cv-4181, N.D. Cal.)

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Orchard Apple Nantucket Nectar

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Orchard Apple Nantucket Nectar

Allegations: Marketing drinks as “safe” and containing “all natural ingredients” when their packaging contains synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAs) that harm people and the environment

Mott’s, RealLemon, and RealLime 100% Juices

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Mott’s, RealLemon, and RealLime 100% Juices

August 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-7783, C.D. Cal.) June 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Keurig Dr Pepper and Mott’s…

Diet Dr. Pepper

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Diet Dr. Pepper

December 2019: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision in the Becerra case concluding that reasonable consumers would not think that the word “Diet” in the…

Vita Coco Vanilla Coconut Milk

Class Action

Vita Coco Vanilla Coconut Milk

In April 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against All Market Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the exclusive flavoring ingredient in Vita Coco Coconut Milk is vanilla when, according…

Peñafiel Beverages

Class Action

Peñafiel Beverages

November 2019: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to dismiss concluding that plaintiffs did not have standing. June 2019: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Keurig Dr.…

Newman’s Own Pasta Sauces

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Newman’s Own Pasta Sauces

October 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have…

Bai Antioxidant Cocofusion

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Bai Antioxidant Cocofusion

In July 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Bai Brands for allegedly falsely marketing that four flavors of bai Antioxidant Cocofusion beverages – Andes Coconut Lime, Puna Coconut Pineapple,…

Canada Dry Ginger Ale

Class Action

Canada Dry Ginger Ale

April 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. January 2019: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members…

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Beverages

Class Action

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Beverages

In December 2018, a state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that would resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that Canada Dry Ginger Ale is misleadingly marketed as “Made from…

Ginger Sodas

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Ginger Sodas

In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Dr. Pepper/Seven Up Inc. for allegedly deceptively marketing that its ginger sodas are made from real ginger when, according to the…

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Sodas

Class Action

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Sodas

In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Dr Pepper Snapple Group alleging that the company falsely markets its Canada Dry Ginger Ale as being “Made with Real Ginger”…

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Soft Drinks

Class Action

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Soft Drinks

In July 2017, two class-action lawsuits were filed against Dr. Pepper Snapple Group for allegedly falsely representing that Canada Dry Ginger Ale soft drinks contain ginger when, according to plaintiffs,…

Mott’s Fruit Snacks

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Mott’s Fruit Snacks

November 2017: This case was dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The individual claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.…

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Soda

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Canada Dry Ginger Ale Soda

In March 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Dr Pepper/Seven Up for allegedly falsely marketing Canada Dry Ginger Ale as being “Made from Real…

“Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions” Beverages

Class Action

“Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions” Beverages

January 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. May…

Vita Coco

Class Action

Vita Coco

In April 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against All Market, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing Vita Coco coconut water as being “born in brazil” and manufactured in Brazil with…

Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions

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Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions

A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Bai Brands for allegedly misleadingly representing that Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions beverages contain antioxidants without meeting federal and state requirements to make…


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