date:Oct 16, 2012
A coalition of businesses and trade groups that includes the American Beverage Association have filed a lawsuit against New York Citys controversial decision to back a ban on the sale of large, sugary sodas in restaurants and other public venues.
The plaintiffs argue that the Citys Board of Health, which voted in favour of the ban by eight votes to zero in September, does not have the authority to regulate the size of drink servings. Opponents of the ban say that decision lies with the City Cou