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NYC Woman Sues Chipotle After Biting Rodent in Burrito
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A woman claims she bit into a rodent in a chicken burrito bowl.
- She is suing Chipotle, DoorDash, and the delivery worker for negligence.
- Chipotle denies the allegations, citing food safety practices.
A lawsuit has been filed against Chipotle, DoorDash, and an unidentified delivery driver by a New York City woman who claims she bit into a rodent while eating a chicken burrito bowl. The incident reportedly took place on January 11th after she ordered food from a Chipotle on the Upper East Side.
According to the civil complaint, the woman suffered "pain, shock and severe mental anguish" from the alleged encounter. Her lawyer stated she immediately became sick and vomited after biting a piece of the rodent, which restaurant employees allegedly tried to pass off as chicken.
Chipotle has vehemently denied the claims, issuing a statement that they "strongly deny the allegations" and will "vigorously defend" themselves, emphasizing their stringent food safety protocols. This lawsuit follows previous reports of rodent issues at other Chipotle locations.
