Starbucks Sued Over ‘Sugar-Free’ Claims for Protein Beverages

Starbucks has been sued by consumers who said the coffee chain falsely advertised eight protein beverages as “sugar-free” because they contain lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk. According to a proposed class action filed on Oct. 2, reasonable consumers …

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