Happy Meal Lawsuit Dismissed by Calif. Judge
A San Francisco judge has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit that sought to stop McDonald's Corp. from using toys to market its meals to children in the Golden State.
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McDonald's Turns On a Dime to Beat Happy Meal Law
When San Francisco outlawed free toys with meals that don't meet certain nutritional requirements, the McDonald's Happy Meal looked set to become a bit less happy there. But Ronald and Co. have cooked up a clever solution.
McDonald's Happy Meals Get a Healthier Overhaul
For more than 30 years, the standard McDonald's Happy Meals have been exactly the same -- a burger or chicken nuggets, fries and a soda. But no more. In an attempt to help youngsters make healthier food choices, the fast food chain is making big changes to its kid's-meal-in-a-box.
Easing Ronald McDonald Out of a Job
He's becoming notably absent these days. Fighting back against more upscale chains, McDonald's is more focused now on selling profitable coffee drinks and salads -- and downplaying its namesake clown, who's more associated with Big Macs and Happy Meals.
Why Happy Meals Toys are Controversial in California
Forget California's huge budget deficits, high unemployment levels and nasty political campaigns. One of the most polarizing issues in the Golden State today is about a proposal to ban Happy Meals toys in San Francisco.
McDonald's Shrek Glasses Add to Fast Food's Woes
The massive recall is an unusual reminder of the downsides to America's love affair with McDonald's. And the last thing it wants now is more scrutiny of how it and other restaurants market fast food to kids.
