Consumers who used a credit, debit, or prepaid card at a Canteen vending machine may be eligible to receive $30–$360 from a class action settlement.
Arias Sanguinetti is proud to announce a $6,940,000 settlement in a class action lawsuit on behalf of consumers nationwide against Compass Group USA, Inc., which operates under the name Canteen. The lawsuit asserts that certain Canteen vending machines added undisclosed charges when consumers paid with a card, leading to higher prices than displayed.
In other words, if you paid with a card at a Canteen vending machine, you unknowingly may have paid more than the listed price. Compass has denied liability. If you used a Compass vending from 2014 to July 9, 2025, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact us today to learn more from one of our Los Angeles mass tort and consumer class action lawyers.
Details of Litigation Process Taken Against Compass Group USA, Inc
After extensive litigation in multiple federal courts, the parties reached a resolution that will provide compensation to consumers affected by the alleged overcharges. Those who submit valid claims by November 14, 2025, could receive payments ranging from $30 to $360, depending on purchase volume. Claims can now be made.
On July 9, 2025, the Court granted preliminary approval of the settlement and appointed Arias Sanguinetti Managing Partner Mike Arias and Trial Counsel Anthony Jenkins; Kevin P. Green and Daniel S. Levy of Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C.; and Joel R. Rhine and Ruth A. Sheehan of Rhine Law Firm, P.C. as Class Counsel.
A final fairness hearing is scheduled for January 9, 2026. While the settlement has not yet received final approval, we’re deeply proud to have reached a resolution in this case.
What Do I Need to Know if I Made a Purchase at a Canteen Vending Machine?
You can now file a claim in this case to receive the financial compensation you deserve if you were overcharged by a Canteen vending machine! Here’s what you need to know about the case and the steps that need to be taken to get your money:
- The total settlement fund is $6.94 million.
- You can make a claim if you made a purchase from a qualifying Canteen vending machine using a credit, debit, or prepaid card between 2014 and July 9, 2025.
- If you make a claim, you will receive a one-time payment between $30 and $360, depending on how many purchases you made at the vending machines in question.
- You do not need to provide proof of purchase to make a claim.
- You must file your claim by November 14, 2025.
- To file a claim, visit www.VendingMachineSettlement.com.
It is completely free to file a claim. However, claims must be filed on time, and all the information contained within your claim must be accurate. If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment but will still be bound by the terms of the settlement.
What Is a Class Action Lawsuit?
A class action is a type of lawsuit that allows a large group of people to take legal action together when they’ve been harmed in the same way by the same conduct. These cases often involve relatively small individual losses, sometimes just a few dollars per person, that wouldn’t make sense to pursue alone.
However, when pursued as a group, these claims can lead to real accountability.
This case is an excellent example of a class action lawsuit. Thousands of people allegedly paid the hidden surcharges when making purchases from Canteen vending machines. This settlement seeks to reimburse all the consumers who lost money in this manner, but that’s only possible if consumers claim their refunds.
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Get Help Getting the Money You Deserve by Speaking With an Experienced Class Action Lawyer Today
At Arias Sanguinetti, our team of Los Angeles class action lawyers has led cases involving similar instances of consumer fraud, false advertising, wage and hour violations, data privacy issues, and more. Many companies rely on practices that quietly take advantage of people, and we work to hold them accountable.
If you’d like to discuss a potential case with our team, reach out to us today by phone or through our website and schedule a free consultation with a member of our legal team. We will answer all your questions and advise you of your options for getting the money you deserve.
