Chipotle Mexican Grill Non-GMO Claims
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that items on its menus contain “only non-GMO ingredients”
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 lawsuit was filed against Chipotle for allegedly falsely advertising that its menu is free of GMOs when, according to the complaint, menu items that are made using soybeans and corn contain low levels of GMOs. (Cruz et al v. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., Case No. 19STCV25669, California State Court – Los Angeles)
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Class-Action Tracker
Chipotle Gift Cards
Allegations: Falsely representing that gift cards are treated the same as cash
Meat from Chipotle
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that meat comes from responsibly and humanely raised animals
Chipotle’s Food Delivery Services
Allegations: Deceptively hiding delivery charges from customers
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 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’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
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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