July 21, 2026
A New York federal judge rightly tossed allegations that Pepsi violated federal benefits law by making employees who smoke pay more for health insurance, the nation's largest business lobby argued in an amicus brief, urging the Second Circuit to affirm dismissal of the suit.
April 02, 2026
A Pepsi worker said Thursday she'll seek Second Circuit review of a New York federal judge's decision to toss her proposed class action alleging the snack and beverage multinational violated federal benefits law when it charged employees who used tobacco more for health insurance.