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

Dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.

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