Dunkin' allulose lawsuits · Last reviewed · Cross-checked sources
Wells v. Dunkin Brands Inc.
A proposed class action challenging “Zero Sugar” and “0g Sugar” claims on Dunkin' zero-sugar energy drink, as reported in reviewed sources. Filed September 30, 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Where it stands
Complaint filed; no later outcome identified in reviewed sources
As of October 3, 2026. Basis: recent public court record. This is the latest status supported by the public sources reviewed. It is not represented as a complete same-day PACER docket review.
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How Franco applies here
By court
Persuasive
This case is in the First Circuit. Franco v. Chobani is a Seventh Circuit ruling, so it does not bind this court.
By rule: Zero Sugar, 0g Sugar
Addressed
The sugar-free rule, § 101.60(c)(1), which Franco v. Chobani addressed. Rule cited: 21 C.F.R. §§ 101.13, 101.60(c)(1).
What the complaint challenges
According to reviewed sources, the complaint challenges “Zero Sugar” and “0g Sugar” claims on Dunkin' zero-sugar energy drink. This is the wording as reported in those sources. It has not yet been checked against the complaint or the package itself.
Our record groups this as Zero Sugar and 0g Sugar. The related federal rule is 21 C.F.R. §§ 101.13, 101.60(c)(1). How these label claims differ.
Allegations are not findings of fact.
Timeline
Material events supported by sources. This is not a complete docket history.
Complaint filed.
Source: Open Public Records (secondary source); Law360 (secondary source); Universal Hub (secondary source)
What this case does not establish
- The complaint’s allegations are claims, not findings of fact.
- A proposed class is not a certified class. Classes certified: none identified in the records reviewed as of October 3, 2026.
- Court-approved settlements: none identified. Claim forms: none identified. Both in the records reviewed as of October 3, 2026.
- Being on this page does not mean any reader qualifies for compensation. There is no claims process to join through this site.
Background reading
Source record
Primary and court-derived sources are listed first. Secondary reporting is used for discovery and cross-checking.
- Wells v. Dunkin Brands Inc.Secondary source · Open Public Records · Sep 30, 2026 · Reviewed Oct 3, 2026
- Dunkin' Sued Over Allulose In 'Zero Sugar' Energy DrinksSecondary source · Law360 · Oct 2, 2026 · Reviewed Oct 3, 2026
- Dunkin zero-sugar energy drink lawsuit coverageSecondary source · Universal Hub · Oct 2, 2026 · Reviewed Oct 3, 2026