Big Mac
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “safe” and “sustainable” when the product packaging contains substances that make them unsafe for humans and harmful to the environment
Wendy’s and McDonald’s Sandwiches
Case Name (Date)
Chimienti et al. v Wendy’s Int’l, LLC and McDonald’s Corp.
22-cv-2880, E.D.N.Y.
(May 2022)
Product/Service
Wendy’s sandwiches, including the Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger, Big Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger, Dave’s Single, Baconator, and others
McDonald’s sandwiches, including the Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, and others
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing the size of beef patties in Wendy’s and McDonald’s sandwiches as approximately 15-20 percent larger than the beef patties actually served to consumers
Misleadingly overstating the amount of toppings on Wendy’s sandwiches
Status
Pending
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