Sousie v. Apple American Group LLC

Defendant: Apple American Group
Food & beverageOther
CourtDistrict Court, N.D. Ohio
Case Number1:26-cv-02048
FiledAugust 25, 2026
StatusPending

What this case is about

Plaintiffs are suing Apple American Group, which operates a large chain of Applebee's restaurants across the United States. The lawsuit alleges a contract dispute, suggesting that the company failed to honor certain terms or agreements made with consumers. The proposed class likely consists of customers who interacted with Apple American Group's restaurants and were allegedly harmed by the company's failure to fulfill its contractual obligations. While specific details of the alleged breach are not fully outlined here, the case centers on consumers who believe they were wronged through some form of broken promise or unfulfilled commitment by the restaurant operator, whether related to pricing, services, promotions, or other customer-facing agreements. The case was filed in federal court based on diversity of citizenship.

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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