Starbucks Sued for Allegedly Misleading Customers on Refreshers Drink Ingredients

Joan Kominis from Astoria, NYC filed a lawsuit against Starbucks claiming Refreshers drinks lack the advertised fruit ingredients.
Judge ruled the lawsuit can continue since customers could reasonably believe the drinks contain the fruits based on the names.
Lawsuit claims the tropical fruit names are misleading under NY consumer protection laws.
Kominis alleges she wouldn't have purchased the drink or paid less if she knew it lacked acai berry.
Starbucks denies allegations and will defend itself, while judge dismissed Kominis's separate fraud claim.

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Posted 9/19/2023, 5:23:44 PM

Starbucks Sued for Allegedly Misleading Customers on Refreshers Drink Ingredients

Joan Kominis from Astoria, NYC filed a lawsuit against Starbucks claiming Refreshers drinks lack the advertised fruit ingredients.
Judge ruled the lawsuit can continue since customers could reasonably believe the drinks contain the fruits based on the names.
Lawsuit claims the tropical fruit names are misleading under NY consumer protection laws.
Kominis alleges she wouldn't have purchased the drink or paid less if she knew it lacked acai berry.
Starbucks denies allegations and will defend itself, while judge dismissed Kominis's separate fraud claim.

patch.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/21/2023

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9/19/2023

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9/20/2023

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

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