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Those who meet eligibility criteria should apply before the deadline December 28, 2025.
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Compass Group Class Action Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Compass Group USA, Inc. d/b/a Canteen due to allegations that certain vending machines charged credit, debit, and prepaid card users more than the displayed price without disclosure.

The Compass Group class action case, Jilek v. Compass Group USA, Inc., Case No. 3:23-cv-00818-JAG-DCK, is overseen by Judge John A. Gibney, Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

Filed by plaintiff James Jilek, the Compass Group legal claims include breach of contract.

The settlement amount is $6.94 million.
Lawsuit Name
Jilek v Compass Group USA Inc d/b/a Canteen
Court
United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina, Charlotte Division
Case Number
3:23-cv-00818-JAG-DCK
Judge
Senior District Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.
Plaintiffs
James Jilek
Defendants
Compass Group USA, Inc., d/b/a Canteen
Key Allegation
Canteen vending machines charged card users more than displayed price without disclosure.

Compass Group Class Action Settlement - $6,940,000

Looking for the latest Compass Group settlement update? Compass Group USA, operating as Canteen, has agreed to a $6.94 million class action settlement after allegations that certain vending machines charged card users more than the displayed cash price without disclosure. This Compass Group lawsuit settlement amount ensures that all eligible claimants receive compensation with no money returning to the company.

Who is covered? Anyone who used a credit, debit, or prepaid card to make purchases from Canteen “Subject Vending Machines” between 2014 and July 9, 2025 may qualify. These machines offered both cash and card options but charged higher amounts on card transactions without posting a dual-price label or cash discount sticker.

No proof of purchase is required. Claimants only need to attest under penalty of perjury to the number of vending machine purchases made.
Deadline for filing a claim: December 28, 2025

Vending Machines Class Action Payout

Wondering how much will I get from Compass Group lawsuit and when payments will arrive? Here's the latest on the Compass Group settlement amount per person and payout details.

Estimated payout range:
Claimants in this settlement may receive between $30 and $360 based on the number of vending machine purchases made with a credit, debit, or prepaid card between 2014 and July 9, 2025.
Number of Purchases
Estimated Payout
Up to 250
$30
251–500
$60
501–750
$90
751–1,000
$120
1,001–1,250
$150
1,251–1,500
$180
1,501–1,750
$210
1,751–2,000
$240
2,001–2,250
$270
2,251–2,500
$300
Over 2,500
$360
Several factors affect the Compass Group settlement payout. The number of valid claims filed will influence individual amounts since more claims may reduce payments on a pro rata basis. Accuracy of the claim form is also important, as incomplete or false submissions may be denied. Additionally, purchase history plays a role, with higher purchase counts qualifying for larger payouts.

The payout timeline begins with the final approval hearing scheduled for January 9, 2026. The Compass Group settlement payout date will follow court approval and the resolution of any appeals, with payments expected in mid to late 2026 depending on court and administrative processing.

Payouts may take longer due to several reasons, including court approval and fairness hearings, potential appeals from objectors, and fraud checks required to validate claims.

Vending Machines Class Action Eligibility

Compass Group class action eligibility applies if you used a credit, debit, or prepaid card at a Canteen “Subject Vending Machine” between 2014 and July 9, 2025. What makes this case unique is that only machines with a hidden card upcharge are included—those that displayed both cash and card prices, or had a “cash discount” sticker, are excluded.

On the claim form, Compass Group class action claimants must:
- Confirm the purchase tier that applies (ranging from under 250 to over 2,500 purchases).
- List the city and state of use.
- Certify the truth of this information under penalty of perjury.

This tiered structure directly ties your payout to how frequently you used the machines with undisclosed card surcharges
You made at least one purchase from a Canteen vending machine between 2014 and July 9, 2025
The purchase was made with a credit, debit, or prepaid card (not cash).
The vending machine offered both cash and card options, but charged more than the displayed price when using a card.
The machine did not have a cash discount sticker or a screen showing both cash and card prices.
The purchase was made in the United States

Vending Machines Class Action Claim Form

The Vending Machines class action claim form is quick and simple with Chimo. Some settlements take longer due to court approval, appeals, or fraud checks, but Chimo streamlines the process so you can get your share fas. Here's how to file a claim against Vending Machines:

1

Check eligibility now by answering a few quick questions

2

Tell us where you want your check sent

3

Submit your form before December 28, 2025
You'll receive confirmation and updates on your claim status.

FAQ

Only machines that (a) offered both cash and card payment options and (b) did not display a cash-discount sticker or dual-price digital screen qualify. Any machine with a “cash discount” label or a screen showing both cash and card prices is excluded.
Unlike most settlements that mail address-based notices, this one covers all U.S. purchases from qualifying machines. A full list of Subject Vending Machine locations is maintained only on the Settlement Website:
www.vendingmachinesettlement.com/locations
No. You only certify under penalty of perjury the number of purchases you made by selecting the correct tier on the Claim Form. The parties agreed to a tiered payment structure without requiring proof of each transaction.
The Settlement Administrator relies primarily on good-faith self-certification, but it also uses fraud-prevention measures—like automated checks for obviously inflated numbers, random audits of outlier claims, and follow-up requests for proof (credit-card statements, receipts, or other documentation) if a claim appears suspicious. Intentional misrepresentation carries a penalty-of-perjury warning, so as long as you estimate honestly, you should have no problem.
Any residual funds in the Net Settlement Fund do not revert to Compass. Instead, leftover money will be distributed via cy pres to a court-approved charitable recipient.
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