Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Is it illegal for Starbucks to deny a paying customer free tap water in the state of California?


Asked on 9/09/12, 2:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeannette Darrow Jeannette C.C. Darrow, Attorney at Law

There does not appear to be any law requiring any restaurant to provide free tap water to customers. It is often a courtesy to customers, and most of the Starbucks I have been to do provide free water, as do most restaurants. However, because of the cost of cups, and ice/water, some charge a small fee.

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Answered on 9/09/12, 4:40 pm


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