On May 6, 2013, the San Francisco City Attorney's office commenced a UCL action against Monster Beverage Corp. The press release and a copy of the complaint, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, are available at this link.
The complaint alleges that the company "aggressively markets" its Monster Energy drinks to children and teenagers, notwithstanding the known health risks to young people of consuming the high levels of caffeine that the drinks contain. The complaint contains detailed factual allegations followed by a single cause of action for violation of the UCL, and seeks injunctive relief, restitution, and civil penalties.
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