
Chipotle Mexican Grill Non-GMO Claims
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that items on its menus contain “only non-GMO ingredients”
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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Allegations: Misleadingly representing that items on its menus contain “only non-GMO ingredients”
Allegations: Falsely representing that gift cards are treated the same as cash
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that meat comes from responsibly and humanely raised animals
Allegations: Deceptively hiding delivery charges from customers
Be wary of claims of free or low-cost delivery.
This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.
A “$0 Delivery Fee” doesn’t equal “free delivery.”