The city of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, Nestlé, and seven other major food manufacturers, alleging they deceptively market unhealthy, ultra-processed foods to children. The lawsuit, the first of its kind by a government entity, accuses the companies of creating a public health crisis and knowingly profiting from products that contribute to diseases like diabetes and obesity, particularly in minority communities. The legal action does not seek to ban any products but aims for a statewide order to halt the alleged deceptive marketing practices. San Francisco is also seeking unspecified monetary damages to cover increased public health costs. This case is being compared to the successful litigation against the tobacco industry in the 1990s, which resulted in major settlements and advertising restrictions.