Celsius Energy Drink Class Action Lawsuit

Introduction

Celsius Energy Drink has recently been the subject of a class action lawsuit claiming that the company misled consumers about the product’s health benefits and caloric content. The lawsuit was filed by a group of consumers in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. The lawsuit alleges that Celsius Energy Drink advertised false health claims and exaggerated its caloric content, which it claimed was “zero” or “zero calories.” The suit also claims that Celsius engaged in unfair and deceptive practices by failing to include information about the presence of artificial sweeteners in its products.

Main Body

False Health Claims

The lawsuit claims that Celsius Energy Drink misled consumers about its purported health benefits. The lawsuit alleges that Celsius advertised its energy drinks as being “healthy” and “all natural” when in fact the drinks contain artificial sweeteners and other chemicals that are not beneficial to consumers. The lawsuit also claims that the company’s claims that its energy drinks are “zero calories” are false, as they contain artificial sweeteners and other ingredients that add calories.

Unfair and Deceptive Practices

The lawsuit also claims that Celsius Energy Drink engaged in unfair and deceptive practices by failing to include information about the presence of artificial sweeteners in its products. The lawsuit alleges that Celsius failed to disclose this information despite having knowledge of the potential health risks associated with consuming artificial sweeteners. The lawsuit also claims that Celsius misled consumers by advertising its products as “zero calories” when in fact they contain artificial sweeteners and other ingredients that add calories.

Potential Damages

The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for those affected by Celsius Energy Drink’s false advertising and unfair and deceptive practices. The lawsuit also seeks to enjoin Celsius from engaging in any further deceptive practices.

Conclusion

The class action lawsuit against Celsius Energy Drink is still in its early stages and the outcome remains to be seen. However, if the allegations in the lawsuit are true, Celsius could be facing significant penalties for their alleged deceptive and unfair practices. Consumers who have been affected by Celsius Energy Drink’s false advertising should contact an experienced consumer protection lawyer to discuss their legal options.