Category: Fast Food Lawsuits

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McDonald’s False Advertising Lawsuit: A Deep Dive into the Controversy

Article Summary: Over the past few years, major fast-food chains, including McDonald’s, have faced a surge in false advertising lawsuits, with consumers alleging discrepancies between advertised products and actual items. Between 2020 and 2022, over 200 class action lawsuits related to false advertising in food products were filed, highlighting growing consumer distrust. McDonald’s is accused of misrepresenting the size of their hamburger patties and toppings,

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Wendy’s Class Action Lawsuit

Article Summary Wendy’s faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly falsely advertising the size and quality of its burgers, using techniques to make them appear larger and more appealing in ads. The lawsuit claims Wendy’s uses undercooked beef patties, food stylists, and digital editing to enhance burger appearance, with burgers in ads being at least 15% larger than in reality. Other fast-food chains like Burger King,

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A History of Fast Food Lawsuits in the US

Customers of fast food restaurants like McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, and Arby’s have filed class action lawsuits to pursue compensation for damages. Many have done this because of unsatisfactory meals, overcharging, false advertising, or strange incidents of negligence. The history of fast food lawsuits began in the 1990s with the infamous McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit. From there, fast food customers realized they could pursue

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The Russo Firm Files Lawsuit Against Arby’s for False Advertising

The Russo Firm is currently representing a plaintiff in a lawsuit against Arby’s for falsely advertising the quantity and quality of the meat in their sandwiches. Plaintiff Joseph Alongis of New York purchased roast beef sandwiches based on images and advertising that grossly overestimated the sandwiches’ meat quality. Marketing material shows sandwiches with plentiful meat of high quality, but the reality is that customers receive

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What Does Filing Say About The Burger King Whopper Lawsuit?

Customers of Burger King have filed a class action lawsuit against the fast food corporation for falsely advertising the size of their Whopper menu item. They market the burger as one of the biggest on the market, but the reality can be quite different. Plaintiffs allege that Burger King Whopper advertisements exaggerate the size of the menu item by 35%, with consumers receiving less meat

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Burger King Class Action Lawsuit for Whopper Misrepresentation

Burger King faces a class action lawsuit accusing the restaurant chain of false advertising regarding their flagship Whopper sandwich. This case further expands the series of legal challenges faced by other fast-food powerhouses, including McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Arby’s for similar concerns, all of which The Russo Firm has filed. Read the Burger King Lawsuit Filing Burger King Lawsuit Background Filed in March 2020, the lawsuit

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