LA County sues Pepsi and Coke

Los Angeles County sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola over plastic bottles
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, the county alleged PepsiCo and Coca-Cola companies have misled the public about the recyclability of their plastic bottles and downplayed the negative impacts of plastic disposal.
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola sued over plastic pollution and misleading recycling claims
The legal challenge asserts that PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have falsely promoted their products as recyclable, despite knowing the significant environmental harm plastic pollution causes. Los Angeles County recently launched a lawsuit against two of the world’s largest beverage companies,
LA County sues Pepsi and Coke over plastic pollution and false advertising
Los Angeles County announced last week that it’s suing PepsiCo and Coca-Cola over plastic pollution, arguing that the soda giants’ plastic bottles have harmed public health and the environment and that the companies knowingly misled the public about their products’ recyclability.
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola sued by Los Angeles County over plastic pollution
More than 400 million tons of plastic waste are produced globally every year, with less than 10% being recycled, according to the UN Environment Programme.
LA County sues Coke, Pepsi over alleged impact of plastic bottles on environment, public health
Coke and Pepsi need to stop the deception and take responsibility for the plastic pollution problems your products are causing,” said Supervisor Lindsey Horvath.
Coke, Pepsi Accused by L.A. County of Greenwashing Plastic (1)
PepsiCo and the Coca-Cola Company allegedly lie about how reusable their plastic bottles are, according to a lawsuit filed against the soft drink makers by Los Angeles County.
PepsiCo, Coca-Cola sued by L.A. County over plastic bottles, Reuters says
Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court accusing PepsiCo (PEP) and Coca-Cola (KO) of polluting the most populated
Los Angeles County sues Coca-Cola, Pepsi over plastic bottles
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are being sued by Los Angeles County over their plastic bottles and allegations of harm to the environment. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, accuses the soda companies of misleading consumers about their ability to recycle their bottles.
PepsiCo Wins Plastics Pollution Lawsuit
Justice Emilio Colaiacovo of the state Supreme Court in Buffalo said that James failed to show PepsiCo created a public nuisance and should have warned consumers about the health
New York attorney general loses court fight against PepsiCo over plastic pollution
A New York State judge has tossed out a lawsuit against PepsiCo that sought to hold the company accountable for plastic pollution in the Buffalo River and chided Democratic Attorney General Leticia James for "policy idealism" by filing the legal challenge.
New York lawsuit against PepsiCo dismissed
Attorney General Letitia James filed a claim last year alleging the Mountain Dew maker had polluted the local Buffalo River with its single-use plastic products.
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