Tuesday July 06, 2010
McDonald’s Facing Potential Lawsuit for Luring Kids With Happy Meal Toys
michelesimon
AlterNet
It was only a matter of time. Last month, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) served McDonald’s with a notice of its intent to sue if the fast food giant continues to use toys to promote Happy Meals. (An “intent to sue” letter is a prerequisite to filing a lawsuit in some states.)
The basis for the potential case is that using toys to market to small children is unfair and deceptive under the consumer protection laws in a number of states.
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