Akers v. Costco Wholesale Corporation

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:21-cv-01098

Court:

Illinois Southern

Nature of Suit:

Other Fraud

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Nancy J. Rosenstengel

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  1. September 30, 2022

    Costco Slips Sparkling Water Flavor False Ad Row, For Now

    An Illinois federal judge on Thursday axed a proposed class action that claims Costco's black raspberry sparkling water label misleads consumers about how the beverage is flavored, holding that the suit fails to plead fraud and that the plaintiff's interpretation of the beverage's label is "fanciful and unreasonable."

  2. February 24, 2022

    Costco Artificial Flavoring Is A Lie, Court Told

    A consumer who claims that he was deceived by Costco's black raspberry drinks has rebutted the retailer's statement that he should have used "common sense" to figure out that the drink was artificially flavored, saying it was totally plausible for Costco to use natural flavors.