LA Superior Court judge dismisses lawsuit against McDonald's ad spending.

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has dismissed a $100 million lawsuit filed by Byron Allen's Allen Media Group against McDonald's over allegations of lying about plans to increase national ad spend with Black-owned media outlets. The lawsuit accused McDonald's of never intending to follow through with its commitment, but the judge ruled that the company still has time to fulfill its pledge. The lawsuit is based on a press release describing McDonald's goal to increase national ad spend with Black-owned businesses, which was part of a national dialogue about racial inequality and systemic racism. McDonald's plans to appeal the decision. There's a parallel suit against McDonald's from Allen Media Group proceeding in federal court alleging racial stereotyping through a tiered advertising structure differentiating on the basis of race.

February 07, 2024
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