Hello and welcome to Crime & Spirits, a true crime & cocktail podcast. Join your hosts, Bree and Suze, while they delve into real-life mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat. And the best part? You can enjoy a specially crafted cocktail during the episode!
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of fast food and lawsuits, exploring the high-stakes legal dramas that have rocked McDonald’s over the years. First up, we’ll cover the infamous McLibel case—one of the longest legal battles in British history—where two activists took on the fast food giant in a David vs. Goliath courtroom saga. Then, we’ll discuss the Hot Coffee lawsuit that changed how companies handle safety warnings when a spilled cup of coffee turned into a multimillion-dollar settlement. And we’ll uncover the McDonald’s Monopoly scam, a jaw-dropping story of corporate fraud that saw a small group of insiders rig the game for millions in prizes. From courtroom showdowns to corporate cover-ups, this episode is packed with the sizzling details of McDonald’s most famous legal controversies. Tune in to find out how the Golden Arches got grilled!
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Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald%27s
- Criticism of McDonald's - Wikipedia
- Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurants - Wikipedia
- Woman sues McDonald's after she's burned by hot coffee, echoing 1994 case : NPR
- McDonald's Monopoly - Wikipedia
- How 'McMillions' scam rigged the McDonald's Monopoly game
- The ‘McMillions’ Monopoly Scheme, Explained - The New York Times
- #422: 08-21-01 EIGHT ARRESTED FOR DEFRAUDING MCDONALD'S CORP. AND ITS CUSTOMERS IN PROMOTIONAL PRIZE CONTESTS
- How Ex-Cop Jerome Jacobson Rigged McDonald’s Monopoly Game and Stole Millions
- Former McDonald’s Chef Unpacks Con
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