Who are we representing?

We’re investigating claims on behalf of individuals who developed type 2 diabetes before the age of 18 after years of consuming heavily marketed ultra-processed foods. These foods are engineered for taste and convenience, but often lacking in real nutritional value.

If you or a loved one were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and regularly consumed packaged snacks, sugary drinks, frozen meals, fast food, or other highly processed products, you may be entitled to compensation.

What is this investigation about?

Major food manufacturers have spent decades promoting ultra-processed foods as convenient, wholesome options, all while minimizing or obscuring the real health risks. Despite mounting scientific evidence linking these products to obesity, metabolic disorders, and type 2 diabetes, companies continued to market them aggressively.

How did this happen?

Ultra-processed foods are engineered to be addictive and are loaded with sugar, salt, fats, and artificial additives. Over time, they disrupt the body’s metabolic systems, contributing to insulin resistance, weight gain, and chronic inflammation, the key drivers of type 2 diabetes.

What many consumers didn’t know is:

• These products were designed for maximum consumption and profit, not for nutrition

• Health claims on packaging often misrepresented the true ingredients and risks

• As public health concerns grew, many companies downplayed or ignored the evidence

While individuals were trying to make the best choices for themselves and their families, food companies were making decisions behind closed doors—decisions that may have led directly to serious health consequences.

Why choose Schlichter Bogard to fight for you?

Filing a lawsuit against large corporations requires extensive experience.  Schlichter Bogard has a lengthy history of working to achieve justice for individuals injured by harmful products. We handle groundbreaking consumer and environmental cases, and routinely serve in leadership roles in major, national cases, often resulting in precedent-setting outcomes. Learn more about our firm here.

How much will our legal services cost you?

We are only paid if we win your case.

To be clear, there is no fee unless and until we bring your case to a successful resolution.