Prime Hydration is facing a $5 million lawsuit over claims its drinks contain "forever chemicals."
Indy100 reports A court document brands the energy drinks "adulterated, misbranded and illegal to sell."
The allegations surfaced during a motion hearing on April 18, when court documents laying out the case against Prime Hydration were released to the public.
The brand, launched by YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul, includes sports drinks, drink mixes, and energy drinks in its lineup.
The lawsuit specifically targets the Prime Hydration Grape Sports Drink.
It claims it tested positive for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs).
These synthetic chemicals are harmful to both human health and the environment.
They are commonly found in food and drink packaging, household dust, and even drinking water.
Exposure to PFAs has been linked to a range of health issues, including decreased fertility, increased high blood pressure during pregnancy, developmental delays in children, certain cancers, and weakened immune response.
A third-party laboratory test reportedly found "material levels" of PFAs in the drink, with "significant" amounts of certain acids.
Tests claim to have found high levels of chemicals
A court document from August 2023 noted: "The amount of PFOS (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, one of the PFAs) found within the product from testing is approximately three times the recommended lifetime health advisory for drinking water."
The legal filing includes more than "100 or more proposed" consumers as claimants.
It states "the aggregate amount in controversy exceeds $5,000,000.00 exclusive of interest and costs."
The lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages, with a jury trial requested for the alleged legal violations.
The plaintiff, identified as Elizabeth Castillo, along with other proposed class members, are claiming economic damages due to the defendant's misconduct.
They are seeking damages, injunctive relief, and other equitable remedies.
The lawsuit alleges Prime Hydration was aware, or should have been aware, that its product contained PFAs, posing risks to consumers.
Paul defended the product in a TikTok video.
He said: "First off, anyone can sue anyone at any time that does not make the lawsuit true," Paul said in the TikTok video.
"And in this case, it is not... one person conducted a random study and has provided zero evidence to substantiate any of their claims."
