Burger King faces lawsuit claiming it makes its Whoppers look larger on ads, menu boards

A federal judge refused to dismiss part of a lawsuit against Burger King, claiming the restaurant misrepresents the size of its food with advertisements and menu boards, and only a jury of typical customers can determine if it is true.

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