"McDonald's McRib sandwich-a limited-time menu item most recently available in November-has drawn a cult following. Now some of those same fast-food diners are suing the company, alleging the famous sandwich's name is a misnomer. A federal class action lawsuit filed last month in the Northern District of Illinois claims McDonald's calling the sandwich a "McRib" is a "deliberate sleight of hand," and contains no actual rib meat."
"Folded into the plaintiff's concerns about the ingredients in the McRib is also distress about the sandwich's affordability. Despite the McRib not containing these higher-quality cuts, the sandwich is one of the most expensive items on the menu, costing up to $7.89 before tax, the complaint said. Combined with the item's limited-time allure, the sandwich's name suggests customers are getting a more premium product than they are actually ordering, according to the lawsuit."
A federal class-action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Illinois alleges McDonald's markets the McRib deceptively by naming it a "McRib" despite containing no actual rib meat. The complaint asserts the "pork rib patty" is composed of lower-grade pork products such as pork shoulder, heart, tripe, and scalded stomach. Plaintiffs seek class-action status and unspecified damages across multiple jurisdictions, including New York, Illinois, California, and Washington, D.C. The complaint contends genuine rib cuts command a premium price, yet the McRib costs up to $7.89 before tax. Plaintiffs argue the sandwich's limited-time status and name lead consumers to expect a more premium product than delivered.
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