There is a proposed $6,940,000 settlement (the “Settlement) in a class action lawsuit against Compass Group USA, Inc., doing business as Canteen (“Compass” or “Canteen”), concerning allegations that certain of its vending machines charged consumers more than the displayed price for items when a purchase was made on a credit, debit, or prepaid card, without disclosing the extra charge for use of a card.
Compass has agreed to settle the lawsuit and provide cash payments to customers who made purchases from these vending machines at any time from 2014 to July 9, 2025.
You are included in this settlement as a member of the Class if you (1) made one or more purchase from a “Subject Vending Machine” (2) with a credit, debit or prepaid card (3) in the United States (4) between 2014 and July 9, 2025.
The “Subject Vending Machines” means Canteen’s vending machines that (1) provided a cash or card payment option and (2) charged more than the price listed for purchases made with a credit, debit or prepaid card. The Subject Vending Machines do not include Canteen vending machines that: (1) had a cash discount sticker at the time of the consumer’s purchase (a label informing the consumer that the displayed price is the cash price, which is lower than the price they will be charged if they use a credit/debit/prepaid card); or (2) had a digital shopping cart (a screen that displays both the cash and credit price).
A list of locations with a "Subject Vending Machine" can be found here. Your rights are affected whether you act or don’t act. Read the Notice and this website carefully.
Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement: | |
Submit a Claim Form | This is the only way you can receive a payment from this settlement. |
Opt Out Of The Settlement | You may exclude yourself from the settlement by contacting the Settlement Administrator. If you do this, you will not receive a settlement payment and will not be bound by the settlement. |
Object To The Settlement | You may object to the settlement or any part of it by writing to the Court about why you don’t like the settlement. If you object, you may also file a claim and you will remain a member of the Class (if you are otherwise eligible) and you will still release the claims covered by this Settlement if your objection is overruled. |
Do Nothing | You may choose to do nothing. If you do nothing, you will receive no money from the settlement, but you will still be bound by all orders and judgments of the Court. You will not be able to file or continue a lawsuit against Compass regarding any legal claims released in this settlement. |
The Notice and this website provide a summary of the Settlement, and it is important that you review it carefully to understand your legal rights. The full details of the Settlement, including the Settlement Agreement and other important case documents, are posted on the Important Documents page. Please visit this website regularly for further updates about the Settlement.
Upcoming Important Dates
Opt Out Deadline
10/17/2025
Objection Deadline
10/17/2025
Claim Deadline
11/14/2025
Final Approval Hearing
1/9/2026