Benn v. Applebees Grill & Bar

Defendant: Applebee's Grill & Bar
Food & beverageOther
CourtDistrict Court, S.D. New York
Case Number1:26-cv-05481
FiledJune 29, 2026
StatusPending

What this case is about

This lawsuit was filed by a consumer named Benn against Applebee's Grill & Bar, a national casual dining restaurant chain. While the specific details of the complaint are not fully available, the plaintiffs allege that Applebee's engaged in conduct that harmed consumers in some capacity, potentially related to food quality, pricing, advertising, or business practices at its restaurant locations. The proposed class would likely consist of customers who dined at or purchased from Applebee's locations and were similarly affected by the alleged misconduct. Because the cause of action and nature of the suit have not been specified, the full scope of the claims and the precise membership of the proposed class cannot be determined at this time.

What happens next

The case is in its earliest stage. The defendant has not yet responded. Class certification — the court's decision on whether the case can proceed as a class action — typically takes 12 to 24 months after filing.

Source: CourtListener docket entry. This summary was generated automatically and may not reflect subsequent filings.

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