Updated
Updated · New York Post · Jun 15
Texas Woman Sues McDonald's Over 2023 McMuffin, Claiming Serious Injuries
Updated
Updated · New York Post · Jun 15

Texas Woman Sues McDonald's Over 2023 McMuffin, Claiming Serious Injuries

3 articles · Updated · New York Post · Jun 15

Summary

  • May 26 court filings in Manhattan say Yvette Hinds is suing McDonald’s after a Sausage McMuffin with Egg bought at 1651 Broadway on May 25, 2023 allegedly left her violently ill.
  • The complaint says the sandwich was “wholly unfit for human consumption” and contained contaminants, toxins, parasites, bacteria, germs or other injurious substances that caused severe pain and distress.
  • Hinds alleges the illness led to several operations, procedures and treatments, left her unable to work or handle household duties, and will require ongoing medical care.
  • The suit names McDonald’s Corp., the Midtown Manhattan restaurant, its franchisee and the property-holding company, accusing them of negligence, carelessness and willful disregard; McDonald’s did not immediately comment.

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