Hawkins v. The Coca-Cola Company

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Case Number:

7:21-cv-08788

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Other Fraud

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Kenneth M. Karas

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  1. February 08, 2023

    Coca-Cola Beats '100% Natural' Fanta Labeling Suit For Good

    The Coca-Cola Co. has sunk a false advertising suit claiming its "100% natural" piña colada-flavored Fanta drink deceives consumers, with a New York federal judge on Tuesday calling allegations it includes an artificial ingredient "bare" and "unsubstantiated."

  2. June 17, 2022

    Coke Seeks Escape From Piña Colada Fanta False Ad Suit

    The Coca-Cola Co. urged a New York federal judge Friday to dismiss a proposed false ad class action alleging piña colada-flavored Fanta uses an artificial flavor, arguing the plaintiff's own complaint supports the conclusion that the drink's artificial malic acid doesn't serve as a "flavor" under U.S. Food and Drug Administration rules.

  3. October 28, 2021

    Coke's Piña Colada Fanta Not The Real Thing, Suit Says

    The Coca-Cola Company was hit with false ad claims Thursday in New York federal court over its assertions that piña colada-flavored Fanta is 100% naturally flavored, with a customer alleging in a proposed class action that the drink's distinctive flavor is accomplished with some artificial flavors.