CHIPOTLE’S GMO-FREE CLAIMS Class Action CHIPOTLE’S GMO-FREE CLAIMS December 2016: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the November 2016 Order and subsequent December 2016 judgment. November 2016: A federal judge granted Chipotle’s motion for summary…
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s GMO-Free Claims Class Action Chipotle Mexican Grill’s GMO-Free Claims August 2016: A federal judge dismissed some of the claims in this lawsuit. The judge allowed claims based on Chipotle’s advertising statement that it uses “Only NON-GMO Ingredients” to move…
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Chipotle’s Chorizo Burrito Class Action Chipotle’s Chorizo Burrito October 2017: This action was dismissed pursuant to a settlement agreement in which Chipotle agreed not to advertise Chorizo burritos as having fewer calories than they have and to pay…
Chipotle Mexican Grill Class Action Chipotle Mexican Grill June 2014: Pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties, a federal judge entered a judgment in favor of Chipotle. More details about the agreement have not been disclosed. December…
Chipotle’s GMO-Free Marketing Class Action Chipotle’s GMO-Free Marketing September 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Cruz et al v. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., Case No. 19-cv-8068, C. D. CA.) July 2019: A class-action…
Chipotle Gift Cards Class Action Chipotle Gift Cards Allegations: Falsely representing that gift cards are treated the same as cash
Chipotle Mexican Grill Non-GMO Claims Class Action Chipotle Mexican Grill Non-GMO Claims January 2020: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for July 30, 2020. September 2019: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of…
Chipotle’s Food Delivery Services Class Action Chipotle’s Food Delivery Services Allegations: Deceptively hiding delivery charges from customers
Meat from Chipotle Class Action Meat from Chipotle Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that meat comes from responsibly and humanely raised animals
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River North Foods Natural and Evaporated Cane Juice Claims Class Action River North Foods Natural and Evaporated Cane Juice Claims December 2017: A state court judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. September 2017: A state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that would resolve a class-action lawsuit…
Gardenburgers Class Action Gardenburgers December 2017: A federal judge lifted the stay. January 2016: A federal judge stayed this action awaiting the resolution of three similar actions pending in the Ninth Circuit Court of…
Dirty Potato Chips Class Action Dirty Potato Chips August 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
Drew’s Dressings and Quick Marinades Class Action Drew’s Dressings and Quick Marinades January 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2016: A class-action…
Boulder Canyon Snack Chips Class Action Boulder Canyon Snack Chips In February 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Inventure Foods for allegedly deceptively marketing Boulder Canyon snack chips – including the Canyon Cut Olive Oil Sea Salt & Cracked…
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