Starbucks sued for allegedly mislabeling 'sugar-free' protein drinks

Starbucks is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the coffee giant misleadingly markets eight protein beverages as "Sugar-Free" despite the drinks containing naturally occurring sugar from milk.The lawsuit, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, alleges Starbucks' "Sugar-Free" protein drinks contain between 13 and 21 grams of sugar per venti serving. The plaintiffs contend the product names violate federal regulations governing "sugar-free" lab