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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 each of the named plaintiffs $5,000. The claims of the named plaintiffs were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. and the claims of the class members were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled..

November 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Chipotle for allegedly putting false nutritional information on its menu to make consumers believe they are eating healthier than they actually are. For example, the fast food chain’s menu allegedly states that the chorizo burrito is 300 calories when it is really more than 300 calories. (Desmond et al v. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. and Does 1-100, Case No. BC640700, California Superior Court – Los Angeles)

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Chipotle Mexican Grill Non-GMO Claims

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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 GMO-Free Marketing

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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 Mexican Grill

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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 Mexican Grill’s GMO-Free Claims

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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…

CHIPOTLE’S GMO-FREE CLAIMS

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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…


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