News A Woman Is Suing Chipotle for Over 2 Billion Dollars By Joey Skladany Joey Skladany Joey is a writer, editor, TV/radio personality, lifestyle expert, and author of Basic Bitchen.Experience: Joey is a writer, editor, TV/radio personality, lifestyle expert, former entertainment publicist, and author of Basic Bitchen. Prior to becoming a writer, Joey was a publicist at TLC. He was most recently editor-at-large of CBS Interactive's Chowhound where he managed the site's food and travel editorial content. Currently, he is owner and CEO of Beyond Basic LLC and a contributor to dozens of digital lifestyle brands. His work has appeared in People, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Food52, Cosmopolitan, Apartment Therapy, and more.Education: Joey has a bachelor of arts in communication studies from Northwestern University. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 22, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images This is what happens when you dream too big, people. California resident Leah Caldwell has filed a lawsuit against Chipotle over the illegal use of a photo. The burrito lover claims that she was unknowingly photographed while dining at a Denver location eight years ago. Despite refusing to obtain an authorization release, the chain has allegedly been using said photo in promotion materials in Florida and Sacramento. Oh, and she's only asking for the $2,237,633,000 in company profits from 2006-2015. A QUICK GUIDE TO MEXICAN STREET FOOD It's no secret that Chipotle can't seem to catch a break and this ridiculous-sounding case is simply an unwelcome addition to the Mexican joint's PR woes. That being said, the woman's delusions of grandeur are quite evident and we're pretty confident she won't make out with anything beyond a few coupons for complimentary burritos. Hey, whatever it takes for free food, right? Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit