The U.S. soda lobby and small businesses are suing to block Philadelphia's soft drinks tax, marking the latest clash between the industry and public officials seeking to boost revenue and combat health epidemics like obesity and diabetes.
The American Beverage Association (ABA), which represents Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo Inc, kicked off a broadly-anticipated legal challenge on Wednesday, asking a Pennsylvania judge to enjoin and declare invalid a new soda tax due to take effect in January, according to documents filed in Philadelphia County Court.
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