(CHICAGO) A suburban Chicago man is suing McDonaldâs restaurants in two Illinois counties, arguing cheeseburger âExtra Value Mealsâ are actually more expensive than when the items are purchased separately.
James Gertie of Des Plaines tells The (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald that bundling two cheeseburgers, medium french fries and a drink at $5.90 is 41 cents more than when individual items are purchased.
Gertie, a bus driver, says his lawsuit filed this month is about principle, not 41 cents.
He seeks class-action status for a consumer fraud and deceptive practices lawsuit against McDonaldâs operator Karis Management Co.
The complaint seeks an injunction to keep McDonaldâs from pricing value meals higher than items purchased separately.
Des Plaines-based Karis operates McDonaldâs restaurants in nine cities. Representatives from McDonaldâs and Karis didnât return messages.
Gertie joined John Howell and Ray Stevens on Wednesday morning.
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