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Cinemark Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Misleading Beverage Sizes

A class-action lawsuit claims Cinemark's 24-ounce drink cups hold only 22 ounces, potentially violating advertising laws.

  • Shane Waldrop filed a lawsuit against Cinemark, alleging the theater chain falsely advertises its 24-ounce beer cups, which he claims only hold 22 ounces.
  • The lawsuit, filed in a Texas federal court, accuses Cinemark of negligent misrepresentation, fraud, and violating Texas' Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
  • Cinemark's concession sales have been a significant revenue source, with prices for larger drinks purportedly offering better value, a claim disputed by the lawsuit.
  • The practice of 'shrinkflation,' reducing product size while maintaining or increasing prices, is highlighted as part of the lawsuit's allegations.
  • The lawsuit seeks a court order to stop the alleged deceptive practices and demands disgorgement of profits obtained through these sales.
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