April 22, 2025
A California federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from lactose-intolerant customers accusing a Dunkin' Donuts unit and its franchisees of disability discrimination for charging extra for nondairy milk, ruling Monday that because the surcharge applied to all customers it didn't violate the Americans with Disabilities Act or a state law against discrimination.
March 14, 2025
A California federal judge indicated Friday that she's ready to toss a proposed class action claiming doughnut chain Dunkin' violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by charging extra for beverages with nondairy milk after noting that the chain announced it would no longer charge extra for nonlactose alternatives.
May 31, 2024
A California federal judge indicated Friday she's inclined to dismiss a proposed class action claiming Dunkin Donuts LLC violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by charging extra for beverages with nondairy milk, but said she'll likely allow the plaintiff customers to amend their complaint.