Innovative Dining Group Kobe Beef Settlement

Class Eligibility:

Purchasers and/or consumers of food items represented as containing Kobe beef from restaurants owned and operated by Innovative Dining Group in California from 10/3/2008 to 5/30/2014

Estimated Amount:
  • $10 gift certificate
Proof of Purchase:

Not required, however higher compensation is available if you have retained receipts (up to $20)

Claim Form: Innovative Dining Group Claim Form
Case Name: Lisa Hall v. Innovative Dining Group LLC, et al., et al,
Case No. BC 493144
Case Summary:

The plaintiffs allege that Innovative Dining Group falsely advertised that it sold Kobe beef at their branded locations inclusive of Roku Sushi, Boa Steakhouse, Delphine Restaurant & Katana Restaurant (all California locations) The beef they represented as Kobe was not actually Kobe beef in the sense that it did not come from Kobe, Japan.

According to the plaintiff, Innovative Dining Group engaged in unfair business practices, violations of the Consumers Legal Remedies Act. The class action lawsuit alleged that the restaurant’s actions constitute fraud, intentional misrepresentation and negligent misrepresentation.

Innovative Dining Group denies the allegations but has agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of extended litigation the specific locations involved are as follows:

  • Boa Steakhouse – Santa Monica
  • Boa Steakhouse – Sunset
  • Delphine restaurant
  • Bikila EVO WP
  • Katana restaurant
  • Sushi Roku – Hollywood
  • Sushi Roku – Pasadena
  • Sushi Roku – Santa Monica
Settlement Pool: Not applicable
Settlement Website: Innovative Dining Group Kobe Beef Class Action Settlement
Claim Form Deadline: 08/08/2014
Claims Administrator: Hall v. Innovative Dining Group
Settlement Administrator,
PO Box 43034,
Providence, RI 02940-3034
1-866-247-8333