NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Plaintiffs who thought Anheuser-Busch’s margarita flavored products would actually contain tequila have sued the company.
Rita’s Margaritas are among the products complained about in Tanya Cooper and Joseph Rose’s Sept. 11 class action lawsuit filed in New York federal court. The firm Faruqi & Faruqi filed the case.
Cooper said she bought a 12-pack of Lima-A-Rita and was stunned to find out there was no tequila in it.
“Ms. Cooper’s belief was reinforced by the salted margarita glass displayed on the packaging,” the suit says.
“Moreover, nowhere on the packaging did Ms. Cooper see a disclaimer or any other statement indicating that the Margarita Product does not contain tequila, or that the product is just a flavored beer.”
The lawsuit also names Rita’s mojito, rose and sangria drinks.