Coleman et al v. Burger King Corporation

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:22-cv-20925

Court:

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit:

Other Fraud

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Roy K. Altman

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  1. May 05, 2025

    Burger King Can't Chop Claims It Cooked Up Misleading Ads

    Burger King can't toss a proposed class action alleging its advertisements misrepresent the size and amount of toppings in its iconic Whopper hamburger, a Florida federal judge ruled Monday, saying the consumers have plausibly alleged the advertisement photos "go beyond mere exaggeration or puffery."

  2. November 17, 2023

    Burger King Loses Sanctions Bid In Beef Over Ads, For Now

    A Florida federal judge has denied Burger King's sanctions bid in a suit by consumers alleging the fast-food giant's advertisements misrepresent the size of the Whopper hamburger, saying the court must first rule on the pending motion to dismiss.

  3. November 03, 2023

    Whopper Buyers Rip Burger King's 'Red Herring' Sanction Bid

    Consumers urged a Florida federal judge to reject Burger King's sanctions request in a proposed class action alleging the fast-food giant's advertisements misrepresent the size of its Whopper hamburger, arguing the sanctions bid is a "red herring," and Burger King should instead be sanctioned for "needlessly multiplying motion practice."

  4. October 20, 2023

    Burger King Seeks Sanctions In Beef Over Whopper Ads

    Burger King urged a Florida federal judge to toss a proposed class action and sanction consumers who claim the fast-food giant misrepresents the size of its iconic Whopper hamburger on retail displays, arguing the latest rendition of the suit includes "objectively frivolous" claims based on its website's images.

  5. August 29, 2023

    Burger King To Face Claims Whoppers Look Bigger On Menus

    Burger King must face a proposed class action lawsuit claiming its iconic Whopper sandwich is too small, after a Florida federal judge ruled that consumers could reasonably have relied on depictions of the big juicy burger on menu boards when deciding whether to buy one.