Big lie? Jury to decide if Burger King’s Whoppers are smaller than advertised
A US federal judge rejects Burger King's bid to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it deceived customers by making its Whopper sandwich appear larger than it actually is.
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Burger King must defend against a lawsuit alleging that it misled customers by exaggerating the size of its Whopper sandwiches on in-store menu boards.
A growing number of lawsuits are being filed against food and beverage companies for deceptive advertising practices, with Burger King being the latest target for overstating the amount of meat in its Whopper burger; companies often settle these cases to avoid going to court, and rising consumer awareness and concerns about health and nutrition are contributing factors to the trend.