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UPDATE: The Chipotle Non-GMO Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on November 4, 2020. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Chipotle has agreed to pay $6.5 million to resolve allegations that they misleadingly marketed their products as “non-GMO.”
The settlement deal benefits consumers who purchased food or beverages containing meat and/or dairy ingredients from Chipotle between April 27, 2015 and June 30, 2016.
Plaintiffs filed their Chipotle class action lawsuit in April 2016, taking issue with the company’s “G-M-Over It” campaign. In this marketing, the restaurant allegedly claimed to be the only fast food chain in the country to offer exclusively GMO-free items. According to the six plaintiffs, these representations were false and misleading.
“Chipotle’s ‘non-GMO’ advertising and labeling is misleading and deceptive to consumers, who reasonably understand today that such claims would mean that Chipotle’s menu is 100% free of GMOs and that Chipotle does not serve food sourced from animals that have been raised on GMOs or genetically engineered feed,” the plaintiffs claimed in their Chipotle class action lawsuit.
The false advertising caused the plaintiffs and Class Members to pay more for the products than they otherwise would have, according to the class action.
In September 2019, Chipotle agreed to a $6.5 million settlement with the plaintiffs to resolve the claims against them. However, the company has not admitted any wrongdoing by agreeing to settle the claims against them.
In fact, the settlement motion for preliminary approval argues that Chipotle continues to dispute the plaintiffs’ claims and their 2018 Class certification.
“Defendant continues to believe that the Court incorrectly found that there was a common question of law or fact to the classes warranting certification…and that, even if there were common questions, the Court incorrectly determined that those questions predominated over individual issues, including ‘exposure, reliance, materiality, causation, and inquiry,’” the settlement motion noted.
In February, the settlement deal was given preliminary approval and opened up for claims.
Under the settlement, Class Members can collect a pro rata portion of the net settlement fund for each meal they claim. Payments per meal are capped at $2 each.
Without proof of purchase, Class Members can only claim five meals for a maximum total payment of $10. With proof of purchase, Class Members can claim 10 meals for a maximum total payment of $20. Each household is able to claim 15 meals total for a maximum total household payment of $30.
In order to receive benefits from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by May 30, 2020. If Class Members have proof of purchase such as Chipotle receipts, they can include this documentation with their claim for a higher reward.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is May 30, 2020. Consumers who exclude themselves will not benefit from the settlement but will retain their right to take legal action against Chipotle over the same issue. Class Members who object will be informing the court of their problems with the settlement. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for July 30, 2020.
Who’s Eligible
Consumers who purchased food or beverages containing meat and/or dairy ingredients from Chipotle between April 27, 2015 and June 30, 2016.
Potential Award
Up to $2 per meal.
With proof of purchase, 10 meals can be claimed for a maximum payment of $20. Without proof of purchase, only five meals can be claimed for a maximum payment of $10. Each household is able to claim up to 15 meals total, for a maximum payment of $30.
Proof of Purchase
Receipts of Chipotle purchases during the specified time period.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
5/30/2020
Case Name
Martin Schneider, et al. v. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., Case No. 4:16-cv-02200, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Final Hearing
7/30/2020
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Chipotle Non-GMO Class Action
c/o Class Action Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch St., Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@ChipotleNonGMOClassAction.com
1-877-715-4517
Class Counsel
Matthew B. George
Mario M. Choi
Frederic S. Fox
Laurence D. King
Donald R. Hall
KAPLAN FOX & KILSHEIMER LLP
Matthew I. Menchel
Hartley M. K. West
KOBRE & KIM LLP
Defense Counsel
Angela C. Agrusa
DLA PIPER LLP US
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317 thoughts onChipotle Non-GMO Class Action Settlement
I received confirmation of claim but never received settlement. I selected PayPal as the pay method and never got anything.
Please add me to the list. I’ve purchased over 50 meals containing meat from that time period. Thank you.
I got email for partial denial
I received email saying partial denial.
What is a partial denial
I just got a rejection notice today (9/9/21) via e-mail regarding denial because of multiple claims. Weird. I only submitted one with the 5 purchase limit.
Hi received the same email except I did actually fill 3 out.
That’s weird too. You were able to claim up to 15 per household with a cap at 5 per person without proof. These claim administrators don’t want to pay out even when playing by their own rules.
I got email for partial denial
I GOT EMAIL AS WELL FOR PARTIAL DENIEL