Another day brought another lawsuit against a major retailer for its implementation of the new Cook County soda tax. Walgreens was sued on Monday after a consumer found he was charged the tax when he purchased two bottles of unsweetened flavored water. On Tuesday, McDonald’s was accused in a suit of improperly applying the tax as part of the subtotal, meaning the county sales tax was then …
Coca-Cola is in hot water over the health risks of sugary drinks. A lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a consumer-advocacy group, claims that Coca-Cola and industry group the American Beverage Association have misled customers regarding the health risks of consuming sugary drinks such as soda. “Each year, Coca-Cola …
It’s been three months since the city of Philadelphia became the largest city in America to enact a soda tax, and — as was expected — it’s now facing a legal challenge. The American Beverage Association, several beverage companies and associations as well as individuals and local businesses (like City View Pizza and John’s Roast Pork), are suing the city of Philadelphia in county court, …