Major fast food chain hit with lawsuit over misleading claims about its meat
A class-action lawsuit alleges McDonald's McRib sandwich misleads consumers into believing it contains rib meat when it's made of restructured pork.Summary
A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's, claiming the name and shape of the McRib sandwich are misleading. The plaintiffs, Peter Le, Charles Lynch, Dorien Baker, and Derrick Wilson, argue that the McRib’s branding implies it contains real rib meat, while it is actually made from restructured pork. The lawsuit includes 16 legal claims, such as fraud and breach of warranty, and seeks to represent consumers who purchased the sandwich within the last four years. McDonald's has refuted the claims, stating the lawsuit “distorts the facts” and asserting the McRib is made with 100 percent boneless pork, without organ meats. The plaintiffs are seeking damages, restitution, and a court order preventing McDonald's from continuing to market the McRib in its current manner, and consumers may be eligible for compensation if the class is certified.
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