McDonald’s case dismissed

Pelman v. McDonald’s, the original fast-food case (see July 25, 2002), has been dismissed, this time with prejudice. An earlier version of the complaint was dismissed with leave to file an amended version. (Jan. 23). (Reuters, Sep. 4). (via How Appealing) Update: Case reinstated, if only temporarily.

Pelman v. McDonald’s, the original fast-food case (see July 25, 2002), has been dismissed, this time with prejudice. An earlier version of the complaint was dismissed with leave to file an amended version. (Jan. 23). (Reuters, Sep. 4). (via How Appealing) Update: Case reinstated, if only temporarily.

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