Lawsuit takes aim at “100% ethical” sourcing commitment by Starbucks
NBC reports that a consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit this week challenging global coffee chain Starbucks’ claims of ethical sourcing and suing them for false advertising. The suit alleges that the coffee and tea that Starbucks sources come from farms with known human rights and labor abuses. At the same time, Starbucks' marketing touts its commitment to 100% ethical sourcing, thereby misleading the public. Watchdog consumer group cries