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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