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The Associated Press reports:

A battle is brewing at Starbucks over how much ice the coffee chain uses in its drinks. A Chicago woman is suing the chain for $5 million, claiming Starbucks overfills cold drinks with ice.

The federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of Stacy Pincus, who claims the company is misleading customers. The lawsuit alleges an iced drink advertised at 24 ounces contains only about 14 ounces of fluid.

Starbucks spokesperson Jaime Riley said Monday that the company considers the lawsuit to be without merit. Riley says customers understand that ice is part of an iced beverage, noting that Starbucks remakes beverages if customers aren’t satisfied.

The lawsuit seeks class-action status, which could allow it to cover customers for the last decade. Among other things, the lawsuit seeks damages, restitution and attorneys’ fees.

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Maybe order the drink without ice or explicitly say how much you want? :awkney: 

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AJH219

Goddammit America, why do you always find new ways to embarrass me? :rip:  

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LebaneseDude
3 minutes ago, AJH219 said:

Goddammit America, why do you always find new ways to embarrass me? :rip:  

Eh I'm certain other countries have had lawsuits for more frivolous things. Don't feel so bad.

Still, 5 million dollars in damages? American lawsuits are always so extra :rip: 

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Teal Ambition

That's not surprising at all. I've been there twice and never again.

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ALGAYDO

I always ask for "no ice" or "light on ice" when I order any drink from any establishment cause  I hate when they think it's acceptable to give you a cup of like half ice and half actual beverage :grr:

 

but to actually sue them, like... :awkney:

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DrewStevens

Why do Americans think suing the right thing to do all the time? 

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holy scheisse

I work @ Starbucks . 

Iced drinks obviously have ice. I'ce is water. All coffee is made of water  anyway

venti Iced cups are 4 oz bigger than venti hot cups and contain an additional shot to compensate for ice 

get a trenta if you want more liquid volume :grr:how much more consumption do you need

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venusfly

Lol I've noticed it depends which store u go to. I've been to starbucks where the fraps literally taste like nothing they use so much ice, but others have been fine.

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PopThatArt

The ice is the best part though.

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2 minutes ago, holyscheisse said:

I work @ Starbucks . 

Iced drinks obviously have ice. I'ce is water. All coffee is made of water  anyway

venti Iced cups are 4 oz bigger than venti hot cups and contain an additional shot to compensate for ice 

get a trenta if you want more liquid volume :grr:how much more consumption do you need

Right? LOL

I always order the smallest size without ice. That's more than enough and is probably the healthiest choice.

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littlepotter

Well, GOOD. I hate how 60% of the "drink" is ice. Not just starbucks. Dilutes everything.

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If you don't want ice don't get a frappuccino and get a latte or something.:toofunny:This bitch is so extra like how does she think her iced coffee should be made with frozen milk or something(and milk is 90% water anyway lol)?
 

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