YUM - Burger King Grilled in Court: Are Whoppers Really 35% Smaller Than Advertised? | Benzinga
A recent legal case involving Burger King has taken a significant turn as a U.S. District Judge, Roy Altman, rejected Burger King's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the fast-food chain deceived customers by portraying its Whopper sandwich as larger than it truly is.
Judge Altman ruled that Burger King will have to address the claim that their presentation of Whoppers on in-store menu boards led reasonable customers to be misled, potentially constituting a breach of contract.
In the proposed class action, Reuters noted that customers accused Burger King of showcasing burgers on their menu with overflowing ingredients that create an illusion of being 35% larger ...