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Panera Class Action

Verified October 15, 2026Found via the federal court docketHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the District Court, E.D. Missouri (No. 4:24-cv-00849).

  1. June 18, 2024
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action was filed against Panera, LLC. The docket indicates the case involves personal property claims and that the parties have reached a proposed settlement, with plaintiffs seeking final court approval. The allegations are unproven and the settlement has not yet received final approval.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the Panera Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed June 18, 2024 in the District Court, E.D. Missouri (No. 4:24-cv-00849).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Panera Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: Raina C. Borrelli (STRAUSS BORRELLI PLLC). For Panera, LLC: Daniel M. Kavouras (BAKER HOSTETLER LLP - Cleveland). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • David Forster

Defendants

  • Panera, LLC

Counsel for plaintiffs

Counsel for defendants

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