A paper cup seen at Starbucks location.
Starbucks has been sued over "illegal price discrimination."
  • Lactose intolerant customers sue Starbucks for $5 million over "illegal price discrimination."
  • The suit says Starbucks discriminates against lactose intolerant customers by charging them extra. 
  • Customers claim in the lawsuit Starbucks has violated the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Three Starbucks customers have sued the coffee chain in a $5 million class action lawsuit, accusing it of intentionally discriminating against lactose intolerant people by charging them more money for non-dairy milk options.