A $15 million settlement resolving allegations that Godiva Chocolatier Inc. misled consumers about where chocolate was produced received preliminary approval from a New York federal court.
New Yorker Steve Hesse and Californian Adam Buxbaum alleged that they and others paid a premium for Godiva chocolate products because the marketing phrase “Belgium 1926" made them believe Pennsylvania-made confections were produced in Belgium, known for fine chocolate.
The settlement covers anyone who purchased any Godiva chocolate product in the U.S. between Jan. 31, 2015, and Oct. 26, 2021. Godiva has agreed to pay up to $15 million in valid claims.
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