class action

Dunkin’ Facing Class Action Suit Over Non-Dairy Milk Pricing

United States coffee giant Dunkin’ is facing a class action lawsuit alleging discrimination against people with lactose allergies or intolerances by up-charging for non-dairy milks. Lawyers representing a group of...

2024.02.08

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Federal Judge Approves Final $12 Million Settlement in Kona Labeling Case

In another win for coffee farmers in Hawaii’s Kona region, a United States federal judge this week approved a $12 million settlement against MSN, Ltd., the owner of the ABC...

2023.09.28

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Starbucks Faces Suit Claiming it Misled Consumers Regarding Fruit Content

A U.S. District Court judge on Monday advanced a class action lawsuit that alleges Starbucks misled consumers regarding the fruit content, or lack thereof, in certain fruit-flavored drinks. Justice John...

2023.09.21

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