Whopper
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “safe” and “sustainable” when the packaging contains substances that are harmful to people and the environment
Burger King’s Whopper
Case Name (Date)
Coleman et al. v. Burger King Corp.
22-cv-20925, S.D. Fla.
(March 2022)
Product/Service
Whopper and other sandwiches
Allegations
Falsely advertising Whoppers as containing larger burger patties and toppings (e.g., lettuce, tomatoes, onions) than they actually do
Status
Stayed pending resolution of motion to dismiss
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