Pelman v. McDonald’s, the original fast-food case (see July 25, 2002), has been dismissed, this time with prejudice. An earlier version of the complaint was dismissed with leave to file an amended version. (Jan. 23). (Reuters, Sep. 4). (via How Appealing) Update: Case reinstated, if only temporarily.
McDonald’s case dismissed
Pelman v. McDonald’s, the original fast-food case (see July 25, 2002), has been dismissed, this time with prejudice. An earlier version of the complaint was dismissed with leave to file an amended version. (Jan. 23). (Reuters, Sep. 4). (via How Appealing) Update: Case reinstated, if only temporarily.
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