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Article

25 Jul 2002

Author:
BBC News

Fat Americans sue fast food firms

A group of overweight Americans have sued several US fast food giants accusing them of knowingly serving meals that cause obesity and disease. The lawsuit - filed in New York State Supreme Court in the Bronx - says that McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's and Kentucky Fried Chicken [part of YUM!] misled customers by enticing them with greasy, salty and sugary food.