Chobani Zero Sugar Yogurt Lawsuit, Were You Affected? — Franco v. Chobani, No. 1:23-cv-03047

If you bought Chobani Zero Sugar yogurt believing it had no sugar, you weren’t imagining the sweet taste. On July 27, 2026, a federal appeals court revived Franco v. Chobani, LLC, No. 1:23-cv-03047, ruling that the allulose in every serving counts as sugar under FDA rules. The case, dismissed in 2025, is back — and headed to a Chicago courtroom. Here’s what that means for you.

Chobani Zero Sugar Yogurt Lawsuit — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Lawsuit Filed	May 15, 2023
Defendant	Chobani, LLC
Alleged Harm	Labeling Chobani Zero Sugar yogurt “no sugar” despite 4 grams of allulose per serving
Law Alleged	State consumer-protection statutes (including the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act), measured against the FDA’s sugar-labeling rule at 21 C.F.R. § 101.9(c)(6)(ii)
Who Is Affected	Purchasers of Chobani Zero Sugar yogurt in Illinois; claims from Arizona and Kansas buyers were dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction and are not currently part of the revived case
Court & Case Number	U.S. District Court, N.D. Illinois — No. 1:23-cv-03047 (on appeal: 7th Cir. No. 25-2087)
Current Stage	Revived by the Seventh Circuit on July 27, 2026; remanded to the district court for further proceedings
Lead Plaintiff Deadline	N/A — named plaintiffs (the Francos, Misty Lacy, John Baker) are already established
Settlement Status	No settlement. No claim form. This is active litigation.
Last Updated	July 29, 2026

Who Is Chobani and Why Are They Being Sued for Zero Sugar Labeling?

Chobani, LLC is a New York-based company and one of the largest Greek yogurt sellers in the U.S. Its Zero Sugar line was built specifically to capture health-conscious shoppers chasing low-sugar diets, and the “Zero Sugar” name sits front and center on every container. That positioning is exactly what put the company in this lawsuit — plaintiffs say the label made an absolute promise, and an absolute promise is easy to test against a lab result.

What Did Chobani Do to Zero Sugar Buyers Between 2023 and Now?

Every serving of Chobani Zero Sugar yogurt contains four grams of allulose, a naturally occurring sweetener found in figs, raisins, and maple syrup. Federal rules say a food can’t be called “sugar free” or “zero sugar” unless it has less than half a gram of sugar per serving — and the FDA’s own definition of “total sugars” covers every monosaccharide, allulose included. That’s the plain-English version of the class action lawsuit that’s now back in play.

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Chobani got the case thrown out once already. In May 2025, the district judge sided with the company, ruling that FDA guidance letting manufacturers exclude allulose from the “Total Sugars” line preempted the plaintiffs’ claims. Consumers appealed, and the Seventh Circuit disagreed. Writing for a unanimous panel, Circuit Judge Thomas Kirsch found that <cite index=”20-1,20-2″>FDA rules bar labeling a food as zero sugar or sugar free unless it contains less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving, and total sugars covers every monosaccharide, allulose included</cite>. The court also rejected Chobani’s argument that reasonable consumers wouldn’t care about allulose one way or the other.

For more on the company’s other pending labeling fights, see Chobani’s other pending food-labeling lawsuits, which covers the separate “Only Natural Ingredients” case still working through the same Chicago courthouse.

That’s not a technicality. It’s the difference between a case that’s over and one that’s just getting started.

Are You Part of the Chobani Zero Sugar Lawsuit?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you right now.

• Illinois residents who bought Chobani Zero Sugar yogurt believing it contained no sugar
• Anyone who paid a price premium specifically because the label said “zero sugar” or “no sugar”
• Shoppers who would have skipped the purchase, or paid less, had they known about the allulose
• People who bought the product in Arizona or Kansas — their individual claims were dismissed on jurisdictional grounds and aren’t currently live
• Anyone who simply likes the yogurt and doesn’t care about the sugar content — this case isn’t about you

Chobani Zero Sugar Buyers Outside Illinois — Are You Still Covered?

Right now, no. This isn’t a nationwide class. The original complaint named plaintiffs from Illinois, Arizona, and Kansas, but the district court dismissed the Arizona and Kansas claims for lack of personal jurisdiction before the case was thrown out entirely. The Seventh Circuit’s ruling revives the Illinois claims. Whether the broader multi-state theory comes back too is something the district court will sort out on remand — worth checking back on.

Not sure if you qualify for the Chobani Zero Sugar lawsuit? A free consultation with a consumer fraud attorney can help you understand your options before the case moves further.

What Are Chobani Zero Sugar Buyers Asking the Court to Award?

The complaint seeks damages, restitution, and a court order stopping Chobani from using the “zero sugar” claim — plus a jury trial. No money yet. No claim form yet. Nothing here has been decided; the Seventh Circuit only revived the right to keep arguing the case.

What Could Chobani Zero Sugar Buyers Receive If This Settles?

Impossible to predict at this stage. It depends on how many people join, what evidence comes out in discovery, and how settlement talks go — if they happen at all. Chobani has already won once at the district court level and clearly intends to keep fighting. Talk to a consumer fraud attorney if you want a read on your specific situation.

What Should Chobani Zero Sugar Buyers Do Right Now?

1. There’s no claim to file yet, so there’s nothing urgent — but there’s also nothing to lose by getting informed early.
2. Save your receipts, loyalty-program purchase history, or credit card statements showing Chobani Zero Sugar purchases.
3. Note roughly when and where you bought it — Illinois purchases matter most right now given the jurisdiction ruling.
4. There’s no lead plaintiff deadline here in the securities-case sense — the named plaintiffs are already locked in and the case just goes back to Judge Tharp’s courtroom.
5. Watch the docket in the Northern District of Illinois under case No. 1:23-cv-03047 for the next scheduling order.
6. If you believe you have unique, sizable damages, ask a consumer fraud attorney whether an individual claim makes more sense than waiting on the class.

Honestly, the smartest move here is patience. This case has already flipped once. It can flip again.

Chobani Zero Sugar Yogurt Lawsuit — Full Timeline

Milestone	Date
Alleged deceptive labeling begins (Zero Sugar product launch predates this complaint)	UNVERIFIED — exact launch date not confirmed in court filings reviewed
Franco plaintiffs purchase Chobani Zero Sugar at Costco, Oak Brook, IL	2023
Lawsuit filed, N.D. Illinois	May 15, 2023
District court dismisses Arizona and Kansas plaintiffs’ individual claims for lack of personal jurisdiction	2025 (exact date UNVERIFIED — not isolated in reviewed opinion excerpt)
District court dismisses case on FDA preemption grounds	May 29, 2025
Plaintiffs appeal to the Seventh Circuit	2025
Seventh Circuit oral argument	February 2026
Seventh Circuit reverses dismissal, revives case	July 27, 2026
Case remanded to district court	July 27, 2026
Next scheduled hearing	UNVERIFIED — not yet docketed as of this writing

Chobani Zero Sugar Yogurt Lawsuit — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 1:23-cv-03047

Is there a class action lawsuit against Chobani for zero sugar labeling right now?

 Yes. Franco v. Chobani, LLC, No. 1:23-cv-03047, was dismissed in 2025 but revived by the Seventh Circuit on July 27, 2026, and is now back before the district court in Chicago.

Do I need to do anything right now to be part of the Chobani lawsuit?

 No. There’s no claim form and no certified class yet. If you’re an Illinois purchaser, save your receipts and watch for updates — that’s the only action available at this stage.

When will the Chobani zero sugar case settle? 

Unknown. The case was just remanded after a full appeal, so it’s likely months away from any settlement discussion, let alone one being finalized.

Can I file my own lawsuit against Chobani instead of joining the class? 

You can, especially if your losses are unusual or significant. A consumer fraud attorney can tell you whether an individual claim or joining the eventual class makes more sense for you.

How will I find out if the Chobani lawsuit settles? 

Court filings are public in the Northern District of Illinois docket for case No. 1:23-cv-03047. This page will also be updated if that happens.

What does “lead plaintiff” mean for the Chobani case and why does the deadline matter?

 There isn’t a lead plaintiff deadline here the way there would be in a securities fraud case. Jason Franco, Abigail Franco, Misty Lacy, and John Baker are already the named plaintiffs representing the proposed class.

What specific laws does Chobani allegedly violate?

 State consumer-protection and deceptive-practices statutes, including the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, all turning on whether the product meets the FDA’s own definition of “zero sugar” under 21 C.F.R. § 101.9(c)(6)(ii).

How much could Chobani Zero Sugar buyers get if this case settles?

There’s no number to point to. The complaint seeks damages and restitution, but no dollar figure has been set, proposed, or verified in any court filing reviewed for this article.

Sources Used in This Chobani Zero Sugar Article

• Court Docket — Franco et al v. Chobani, LLC, No. 1:23-cv-03047, N.D. Illinois, PacerMonitor: https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/48866490/Franco_et_al_v_Chobani,_LLC
• District Court Opinion — Franco v. Chobani, LLC, No. 1:2023cv03047, Document 43 (N.D. Ill., May 29, 2025), via Justia: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/illinois/ilndce/1:2023cv03047/433532/43/
• Law360 — “7th Circ. Revives Suit Over Chobani’s ‘Sugar Free’ Labeling,” July 27, 2026: https://www.law360.com/classaction/articles/2506435
• Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (defense counsel) — “Weil Defeats Nationwide Class Action Brought Against Chobani,” official press release: https://www.weil.com/articles/weil-defeats-nationwide-class-action-brought-against-chobani

Researched and written by Israr, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official court docket for No. 1:23-cv-03047 and Law360’s coverage of the Seventh Circuit’s July 27, 2026 ruling. Last Updated: July 29, 2026.

Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.