Gatorade Lower Sugar Drinks
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as natural and containing no artificial flavors
Various Gatorade Products
Since May 2026, two class-action lawsuits have been filed alleging that Gatorade products are falsely advertised as hydrating “better than water” and as containing no artificial flavors or ingredients. More information on each lawsuit is below.
| Case Name (Date) |
Status |
|---|---|
| Walsh et al. v. PepsiCo, Inc. and The Gatorade Co. 26-cv-5191, S.D.N.Y. (June 2026) |
Pending |
| Leam et al. v. PepsiCo, Inc. and The Gatorade Co. 26-cv-4258, S.D.N.Y. (May 2026) |
Pending |
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