What happened in the Chipotle lawsuit?

A woman is suing Chipotle and DoorDash, claiming she bit into a rodent in her burrito bowl.

Did Chipotle respond to the rodent lawsuit?

Yes, Chipotle strongly denies the allegations and states they will defend themselves vigorously.

Where did the alleged Chipotle rodent incident occur?

The incident reportedly occurred with a meal ordered from a Chipotle on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

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Woman Sues Chipotle After Biting Into Rodent

19 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Woman allegedly bit into a rodent in her Chipotle burrito bowl.
The incident caused her pain, shock, and severe mental anguish.
Chipotle denies allegations, stating strong food safety practices.

Woman Sues Chipotle After Biting Into Rodent

A 24-year-old New York City woman has filed a lawsuit against Chipotle and DoorDash, alleging she bit into a rodent while eating a burrito bowl.

The incident, which occurred on January 11, has left her seeking compensation for "pain, shock and severe mental anguish." Her complaint states the rodent was partially cooked and its features were clearly identifiable.

Chipotle has vehemently denied the claims, stating they will "vigorously defend" themselves and highlighting their "industry-leading food safety practices." DoorDash and the delivery driver are also named as defendants in the suit.

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