Washington et al v. McDonald's USA, LLC et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

4:21-cv-00367

Court:

Ohio Northern

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

Benita Y. Pearson

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  1. December 17, 2021

    McDonald's Agrees To $33.5M Buyout To End Race Bias Suit

    McDonald's will buy 13 restaurants in Pennsylvania and Ohio for $33.5 million in a deal to end a lawsuit from a Black franchisee who said the fast food giant discouraged him from setting up shop in prime locations and gave more support to white franchisees.

  2. February 16, 2021

    Franchisee Claims McDonald's Race Bias Hurt His Operation

    A Black McDonald's franchisee and former Major League Baseball player hit the fast-food giant with a federal lawsuit Tuesday, claiming long-running race bias on the part of McDonald's decimated his operation, which once included 27 restaurants.