Judge Rejects McDonald's Bid to Dismiss McRib Lawsuit

A federal judge rejected McDonald's request to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the company of misleading consumers about McRib ingredients. Plaintiffs claim the chain misled buyers by shaping pork patties like ribs. McDonald's denies using low-grade meat and called the claims meritless.

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The McDonald's logo is seen outside the fast-food chain McDonald's in New York, U.S., October 22, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

McDonald's Corp must face a proposed class action over its McRib sandwich after a United States federal judge rejected a dismissal request on Friday afternoon. Consumers claim the fast-food chain misled buyers by shaping patties with ridges to mimic pork ribs.