US judge lets lawsuit over McDonald's McRib proceed
A federal judge rejected McDonald's request to dismiss a proposed class action accusing it of defrauding consumers about the content of its McRib sandwich. Plaintiffs allege the chain shapes the patties with ridges to resemble pork ribs and uses lower-grade cuts, causing them to overpay. Judge April Perry, in Chicago, called it premature to accept the company's argument and noted its website describes the sandwich only as containing pork. McDonald's denies the claims and calls the lawsuit meritless.
In 40 seconds
- A federal judge in Chicago rejected McDonald's bid to dismiss the proposed class action over the McRib.
- Plaintiffs say the patties' ridges mimic ribs and that lower-grade pork cuts were used, leading them to overpay.
- Judge April Perry said it is premature to conclude no reasonable consumer would expect rib meat in the sandwich.
IASummary generated by artificial intelligence from a story by Reuters. It may contain errors: the original source prevails.




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