Chick-Fil-A Owes New Yorkers Money, Time Is Running Out To Claim
Chick-fil-A owes New York State residents some money, but time is running out to claim your share.
Fast food chain Chick-fil-A agreed in 2023 to a settlement in a class action lawsuit.
Chick-fil-A Settles $4.4 Million Class-Action Lawsuit
Chick-fil-A agreed to pay customers a combined $4.4 million. The federal lawsuit was filed in the state of Georgia earlier this month.
The lawsuit claimed Chick-fil-A, based in Atlanta, took advantage of many customers by offering low-cost delivery but actually increased the price of food.
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Chick-Fil-A advertised free, or low-cost, delivery fees but then "secretly" raised the prices of the food items for for delivery orders made on the company's website or app, according to the lawsuit.
Chick-Fil-A "Secretly" Raised Prices During COVID
The money owed to New Yorkers is part of the settlement in a class action lawsuit over inflated delivery prices during the COVID pandemic.
Some food items were increased by 25 to 30 percent, according to Insider.
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New York State Residents Eligible For Chick-fil-A Gift Card
Residents in New York could be eligible for a Chick-fil-A gift card or cash payout of $29.95.
The company is making $1.45 million in cash and $2.95 million in gift cards available as compensation for impacted customers. Only customers who bought food between Nov. 1, 2019, and April 30, 2021 are potentially eligible.
How To Submit A Claim
If you think you are eligible CLICK HERE to submit your claim.
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Customers have to submit a claim by February 15.
Despite the settlement, Chick-fil-A didn't admit guilt, officials note. Chick-fil-A also agreed to disclose on its website and app that menu prices "may be higher for delivery orders."
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