Godiva Chocolates $15M False Advertising Class Action Settlement

Update:

• This class action settlement is paying out $15 as of Feb. 9, 2023.

• Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got paid!

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Consumers nationwide who purchased Godiva chocolates between 2015 and 2021 may be eligible to claim up to $25 with proof of purchase thanks to a recent class action settlement.

The Class is made up of all individuals who purchased any of the covered Godiva chocolate products between Jan. 31, 2015, and Oct. 26, 2021, in the United States.

The covered Godiva chocolate products include all chocolate products made and sold by Godiva or under the Godiva brand that contain chocolate. More information is available on the settlement website.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit allege the company violated the law through its representations that Godiva chocolates are made in Belgium when they are not.

The Court has not ruled in favor of either party in this case, and Godiva has not admitted any wrongdoing. 

Class Members who wish to receive compensation must submit a claim form, which is available on the settlement website.

Claim forms must be submitted no later than Feb. 23, 2022.

A final approval hearing in the Godiva chocolates false advertising class action settlement is set for March 28, 2022.

Who’s Eligible

Class is made up of all individuals who purchased any of the covered Godiva chocolate products between Jan. 31, 2015, and Oct. 26, 2021, in the United States.

Potential Award

Up to $25 with Proof of Purchase and up to $15 without Proof of Purchase.

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

02/23/2022

Case Name

Hesse, et al. v. Godiva Chocolatier Inc., Case No. 1:19-cv-00927-AJN in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Final Approval Hearing

03/28/2022

Settlement Website

GodivaChocolateSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Hesse, et al. v. Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
info@godivachocolatesettlement.com
833-765-2229

Class Counsel

Timothy J. Peter
Benjamin Heikali
FARUQI & FARUQI LLP

Aubry Wand
THE WAND LAW FIRM PC

Defense Counsel

David T. Biderman
Dennis C. Hopkins
Thomas J. Tobin
PERKINS COIE LLP