Schick v. Apple American Group LLC

Defendant: Apple American Group
Food & beverageOther
CourtDistrict Court, N.D. Ohio
Case Number1:26-cv-02036
FiledAugust 25, 2026
StatusPending

What this case is about

This lawsuit was filed against Apple American Group, which operates a chain of Applebee's restaurant franchises. The plaintiff, Schick, alleges personal injury stemming from an incident connected to the company's restaurant operations. While the specific details of the injury are not fully outlined here, the case is brought as a diversity action, meaning the plaintiff and defendant are from different states and the amount in dispute exceeds the federal threshold. The lawsuit seeks to represent a class of consumers or individuals who were similarly harmed by the defendant's conduct at its restaurant locations. The plaintiffs are asking the court to hold Apple American Group accountable for damages resulting from the alleged harm caused to customers.

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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