Dunkin’ Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged ‘Zero Sugar’ Energy Drink Mislabeling
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Dunkin' in Springfield-Holyoke, alleging the coffee chain engaged in misleading marketing by promoting its energy drinks as "Zero Sugar" when they reportedly contain sugar.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 10, 2026 — A class action lawsuit has been filed against the coffee and baked goods chain Dunkin’, with allegations of misleading marketing practices concerning its energy drinks. The legal action, initiated in Springfield-Holyoke, centers on claims that Dunkin’ promoted certain energy drinks as having “Zero Sugar” when, according to the lawsuit, they actually contain sugar.
The core of the complaint suggests that consumers may have been deceived by the prominent “Zero Sugar” labeling on these products. The lawsuit contends that this marketing approach constitutes misleading advertising, as the presence of sugar in the beverages contradicts the “Zero Sugar” claim.
The specific energy drinks involved and the exact quantities of sugar reportedly found were not detailed in the initial summary of the trend. Furthermore, the names of the plaintiffs who filed the class action suit have not been provided.
The legal filing seeks to represent a class of consumers who may have purchased these allegedly mislabeled products. The legal proceedings are currently in their early stages, with details regarding court filings, specific legal arguments, and potential next steps to be determined as the case progresses through the judicial system.
Dunkin’ has not yet issued a public statement regarding the lawsuit, nor have details emerged about the specific legal strategies or responses the company may pursue. The location of Springfield-Holyoke refers to the region where the lawsuit was filed.
Story summarized from the original created by Dallas Gagnon on www.masslive.com, see more information here.
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