Emeryville-based Peet's is being sued by four customers with lactose intolerance claiming that the coffee chain discriminated against them by adding a surcharge for nondairy milk alternatives like oat and almond milk.
William Hicks is a business reporter specializing in local news in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a focus on the business landscape and economic developments in the region, William's work has been featured in publications such as the Charlotte Business Journal, Yahoo Finance, and New England Cable News. He covers a wide range of topics including technology, startups, venture capital, and corporate news.