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Posted 9/21/2023, 6:02:00 PM

Queens Woman Sues Starbucks for $5M Over Deceptive Fruit Drink Labeling

Queens woman sues Starbucks for $5M, alleging fruit drinks contained no real fruit as advertised. Lawsuit can proceed after judge rejects Starbucks' attempt to dismiss.
Suit claims drinks like Strawberry Acai Refresher had no acai berries, deceiving customers expecting nutritional benefits.
Lawyer leading case known for lawsuits against food companies for misleading labeling. Recently settled $2.6M suit against Blue Diamond almond milk.
Starbucks says fruit names just "describe flavors" not actual ingredients. But judge said terms imply real fruit to customers.
Growing scrutiny of deceptive fruit labeling at U.S. supermarkets. Lawyer warns more suits likely against companies misleading consumers.

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8/21/2023

Starbucks told to pay $2.7 million in lost wages to manager fired after arrest of 2 Black men

Main Topic: Starbucks ordered to pay additional damages to former regional manager in racial discrimination case Key Points: 1. A judge has ordered Starbucks to pay $2.7 million in lost wages and tax damages to a former regional manager. 2. The manager had previously been awarded $25 million after alleging racial discrimination following the arrests of two Black men at a Starbucks store. 3. Starbucks is seeking a new trial, while the manager's lawyers are also seeking $1.4 million in legal fees.

9/18/2023

Starbucks Faces Lawsuit Over Allegedly Misleading Ingredient Claims in Refreshers Drinks

A judge has ruled that Starbucks must face a lawsuit alleging that its "refreshers" drinks do not contain the fruits mentioned in their names and are therefore misleading customers.

9/20/2023

Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Starbucks Over Misleading Refresher Drink Names to Proceed

A U.S. district court judge ruled in favor of a consumer lawsuit against Starbucks, allowing nine causes of action to proceed, while dismissing two, over the naming and marketing of its Refresher drinks.

9/21/2023

McDonald's Faces New Lawsuit Over Severe Burns from Hot Coffee

McDonald's is facing another lawsuit over a hot coffee spill, this time in San Francisco, where a woman claims she suffered severe burns due to the improperly attached lid.

10/4/2023

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against McDonald's and Wendy's Over Burger Sizes in Ads

A federal judge in Brooklyn dismissed a false advertising lawsuit against McDonald's and Wendy's, stating that he did not find evidence that the fast-food chains sold smaller burgers than advertised and had not misled customers.

10/18/2023

Starbucks Sues Union Over Logo Use Amid Heated Unionization Effort

Starbucks and the union organizing its workers are engaged in a legal battle over a pro-Palestinian social media post during the Israel-Hamas war, with Starbucks suing for trademark infringement and demanding that the union stop using its name and logo, while Workers United filed a lawsuit asking the court to allow them to continue using Starbucks' name and logo.

10/18/2023

Starbucks Sues Union Over Controversial Pro-Palestine Tweet

Starbucks is suing the union Starbucks Workers United for improper use of the company's intellectual property after the union's pro-Palestine post, which resulted in public backlash and confusion.

10/18/2023

Starbucks and Union Sue Each Other Over Deleted Pro-Palestinian Post

Starbucks and the union organizing its workers are engaged in a legal battle over trademark infringement and defamation after a pro-Palestinian social media post during the Israel-Hamas war angered customers and damaged Starbucks' reputation.

10/19/2023

Starbucks and Union Clash Over Controversial Tweet About Israel-Palestine Conflict

Starbucks and the union organizing its workers are engaged in a legal battle after a social media post about the Israel-Hamas war led to a lawsuit, with Starbucks claiming trademark infringement and Workers United asserting defamation.

10/19/2023

Starbucks and Union Escalate Legal Battle Over Controversial Tweet

Starbucks and the baristas' union, Starbucks Workers United (SWU), have filed opposing lawsuits after SWU posted a pro-Palestinian message on social media, leading to calls for a boycott against the coffee chain and accusations of trademark infringement.

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Posted 9/21/2023, 6:02:00 PM

Queens Woman Sues Starbucks for $5M Over Deceptive Fruit Drink Labeling

Queens woman sues Starbucks for $5M, alleging fruit drinks contained no real fruit as advertised. Lawsuit can proceed after judge rejects Starbucks' attempt to dismiss.
Suit claims drinks like Strawberry Acai Refresher had no acai berries, deceiving customers expecting nutritional benefits.
Lawyer leading case known for lawsuits against food companies for misleading labeling. Recently settled $2.6M suit against Blue Diamond almond milk.
Starbucks says fruit names just "describe flavors" not actual ingredients. But judge said terms imply real fruit to customers.
Growing scrutiny of deceptive fruit labeling at U.S. supermarkets. Lawyer warns more suits likely against companies misleading consumers.

nypost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/21/2023

Starbucks told to pay $2.7 million in lost wages to manager fired after arrest of 2 Black men

9/18/2023

Starbucks Faces Lawsuit Over Allegedly Misleading Ingredient Claims in Refreshers Drinks

A judge has ruled that Starbucks must face a lawsuit alleging that its "refreshers" drinks do not contain the fruits mentioned in their names and are therefore misleading customers.

9/20/2023

Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Starbucks Over Misleading Refresher Drink Names to Proceed

9/21/2023

McDonald's Faces New Lawsuit Over Severe Burns from Hot Coffee

McDonald's is facing another lawsuit over a hot coffee spill, this time in San Francisco, where a woman claims she suffered severe burns due to the improperly attached lid.

10/4/2023

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against McDonald's and Wendy's Over Burger Sizes in Ads

10/18/2023

Starbucks Sues Union Over Logo Use Amid Heated Unionization Effort

10/18/2023

Starbucks Sues Union Over Controversial Pro-Palestine Tweet

Starbucks is suing the union Starbucks Workers United for improper use of the company's intellectual property after the union's pro-Palestine post, which resulted in public backlash and confusion.

10/18/2023

Starbucks and Union Sue Each Other Over Deleted Pro-Palestinian Post

10/19/2023

Starbucks and Union Clash Over Controversial Tweet About Israel-Palestine Conflict

10/19/2023

Starbucks and Union Escalate Legal Battle Over Controversial Tweet