Judge declines to dismiss McRib lawsuit against McDonald's

A federal judge denied McDonald's request to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit involving the McRib.

The court ruled it is not unreasonable for customers to assume that actual rib meat is used in the sandwich.

Four plaintiffs in the case argue the McRib’s name, shape, marketing, limited availability, "and premium price causes reasonable consumers to mistakenly believe the sandwich contains the more expensive rib meat," according to USA Today.

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