BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A New York customer has filed a class action lawsuit against Dunkin' Donuts, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Chufen Chen filed a complaint, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated, June 25 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against Dunkin' Brands Inc. doing business as Dunkin' Donuts, alleging the defendant made false claims regarding the ingredients found in its Angus steak and egg sandwich.
According to the complaint, Chen was damaged from purchasing a falsely advertised product that was said to contain Angus steak. The plaintiff alleges Dunkin' Donuts falsely advertised its products to contain Angus steak despite not having any of the actual meat.
Chen seeks trial by jury, enjoin the defendant, disgorgement, actual damages, treble damages, punitive damages, court costs and all further relief the court grants. She is represented by attorney John Troy of Troy Law PLLC in Flushing, New York.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York case number 1:17-cv-03808-CBA-RER