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Judge OK's 4-Week Settlement Extension in Dearborn McDonald's Halal Meat Lawsuit
A local franchise of the company was sued in 2011 for allegedly falsely claiming to sell halal meats to consumers.
The settlement period in a class action lawsuit against McDonald's and a local franchisee in Dearborn has been extended.
According to the Associated Press, Wayne County Circuit Judge Kathleen Macdonald ruled on March 12 that the settlement period for those who ate chicken sandwiches that were falsely advertised as halal at two McDonald’s restaurants in Dearborn will be extended for another 28 days.
On Jan 18, the company after a Dearborn Heights man sued McDonald's in 2011 for false advertising and deception.
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“Halal” refers to meeting Islamic requirements for preparing food. God’s name must be invoked before an animal providing meat for consumption is slaughtered.
The lawsuit covers anyone who ate the non-halal chicken at two McDonald’s locations, 13158 Ford Road and 14860 Michigan Ave., since Sept. 1, 2005.
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The extension ends April 8, and a final settlement hearing will take place at 10 a.m. April 17 before Macdonald.
According to the Dearborn Press & Guide, anyone who objects to the proposed settlement can mail a written request to the court with a postmark by April 1.
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