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McDonald’s must face lawsuit over McRib, judge rules

McDonald's must defend a class-action lawsuit alleging that its popular McRib sandwich contains no actual rib meat. A judge refused to dismiss the litigation, allowing the consumer claims over the sandwich's ingredients to move forward in court. Plaintiffs argue the product's marketing misleads buyers regarding the true composition of the meat used in the item.

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  • ✓ McDonald's must face a class-action lawsuit over the McRib sandwich.
  • ✓ A judge ruled that the lawsuit alleging the sandwich contains no rib meat will move forward.
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A judge ruled that the class-action lawsuit against McDonald's over the McRib sandwich can proceed.

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  1. McDonald's Faces Lawsuit Over McRib Meat

    McDonald's must defend a class-action lawsuit alleging that its popular McRib sandwich contains no actual rib meat. A judge refused to dismiss the litigation, allowing the consumer claims over the sandwich's ingredients to move forward in court. Plaintiffs argue the product's marketing misleads buyers regarding the true composition of the meat used in the item.

    Why it matters

    The litigation targets the fast-food giant over the culinary makeup of a seasonal menu item that has cultivated a large following over decades. False advertising class actions often challenge how major restaurant chains name and describe processed food items. The judge's decision clears the way for the case to progress past initial dismissal attempts.

    What is confirmed

    • McDonald's must face a class-action lawsuit over the McRib sandwich.
    • A judge ruled that the lawsuit alleging the sandwich contains no rib meat will move forward.

    What to watch next

    • Court scheduling for the next phases of the class-action lawsuit
    • McDonald's legal defense filing in response to the ruling
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    9. Fox Business — McDonald's dealt legal setback as judge allows McRib meat lawsuit to proceed
    10. Men's Journal — McDonald’s McRib Class Action Lawsuit Can Move Forward After Judge’s Ruling
    11. NBC News — McDonald’s must face lawsuit over McRib, judge rules
    12. KTLA — McDonald’s McRib lawsuit moves forward over claims sandwich contains no rib meat: reports
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