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Judge allows class action McRib lawsuit against McDonald's to proceed

A federal judge in Chicago ruled that a class action lawsuit against McDonald's over the McRib sandwich can move forward. The litigation claims that consumers were misled by the fast-food giant because the sandwich does not contain actual rib meat. McDonald's attempted to dismiss the claims, but the court found that diners could reasonably expect a product named the McRib to contain real ribs. The ruling deals a legal setback to the corporation and focuses attention on truth-in-advertising standards within the fast-food industry.

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  • ✓ A federal judge in Chicago allowed a class action lawsuit against McDonald's regarding the McRib to proceed.
  • ✓ The lawsuit alleges that the McRib contains no rib meat and that consumers were misled.
  • ✓ McDonald's attempted to dismiss the claims before the judge's ruling.
  • ✓ The court found that diners could reasonably expect a sandwich called the McRib to contain actual ribs.
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What changed

A federal judge advanced the class action lawsuit after rejecting McDonald's attempt to dismiss the claims.

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  1. Judge Allows Class Action McRib Lawsuit Against McDonald's to Proceed

    A federal judge in Chicago ruled that a class action lawsuit against McDonald's over the McRib sandwich can move forward. The litigation claims that consumers were misled by the fast-food giant because the sandwich does not contain actual rib meat. McDonald's attempted to dismiss the claims, but the court found that diners could reasonably expect a product named the McRib to contain real ribs. The ruling deals a legal setback to the corporation and focuses attention on truth-in-advertising standards within the fast-food industry.

    Why it matters

    The litigation targets the marketing and ingredient composition of one of the fast-food chain's most recognizable and periodically returning menu items. Questions regarding the actual content of the sandwich have circulated for years, but this federal court decision pushes the dispute past the dismissal phase. As the legal process continues, scrutiny remains fixed on how food marketers name and describe processed meat products to the public.

    What is confirmed

    • A federal judge in Chicago allowed a class action lawsuit against McDonald's regarding the McRib to proceed.
    • The lawsuit alleges that the McRib contains no rib meat and that consumers were misled.
    • McDonald's attempted to dismiss the claims before the judge's ruling.
    • The court found that diners could reasonably expect a sandwich called the McRib to contain actual ribs.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Many McDonald's locations have pulled the McRib sandwich off the menu as a result of the lawsuit.

    What to watch next

    • Further court scheduling orders or motions from McDonald's defense team in the Chicago federal court.
    • Potential settlement discussions or class certification developments.
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    9. Fox Business — McDonald's dealt legal setback as judge allows McRib meat lawsuit to proceed
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    11. KTLA — McDonald’s McRib lawsuit moves forward over claims sandwich contains no rib meat: reports
    12. upi — McDonald's must face lawsuit alleging McRib contains no rib meat
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