Starbucks Sued Over Iced Drinks
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MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) - A woman has taken Starbucks to federal court claiming the coffee shop giant overfills its cold drinks with ice.
In her suit, Stacy Pincus accuses Starbucks of misleading it customers. The lawsuit alleges that an iced beverage advertised at 24 ounces actually only contains about 14 ounces of fluid.
Starbucks spokesperson Jaime Riley said Monday that the company considers the lawsuit to be without merit. Riley says customers understand that ice is part of an iced beverage, noting that Starbucks remakes beverages if customers aren't satisfied.
The lawsuit seeks class-action status, which could allow it to cover customers for the last decade. Among other things, the lawsuit seeks damages, restitution and attorneys' fees.
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