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Chipotle Non-GMO Advertising Settlement

Chipotle · Food marketed as non-GMO · Settlement Reached

About this case

A class action alleged that Chipotle deceptively charged customers for food promoted as non-GMO even though the products allegedly did not meet those representations. Chipotle reached a $6.5 million settlement in 2019 while disputing class certification.

Case overview

Defendant company
Chipotle
Product or service
Food marketed as non-GMO
Case status
Settlement Reached
Lawsuit type
Consumer
Reported harm
False Advertising

Participation information

Non-GMO Advertising Settlement

The article states that class members were to receive $2 for each qualified purchase, but does not provide current claim-process or eligibility details.

Type
Settlement Claim
Total settlement amount
$6,500,000
Amount per claim
$2
Payout
The article states that each class member was to receive $2 for each qualified purchase, among other monetary damages.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

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