https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/judge-allows-class-action-mcrib-lawsuit-against-mcdonald-s-to-proceedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/judge-allows-class-action-mcrib-lawsuit-against-mcdonald-s-to-proceedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/judge-allows-class-action-mcrib-lawsuit-against-mcdonald-s-to-proceed#u188358Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:35:19 +0000A 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 mattersThe litigation targets the marketing and