Man says hold the cheese, claims McDonald's didn't, sues for $10 million

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A Morgantown man, his mother and his friend are suing McDonald's for $10 million.

The man says he bit into a hamburger and had a severe allergic reaction to the cheese melted on it.

Jeromy Jackson, who is in his early 20s, says he clearly ordered two Quarter Pounders without cheese at the McDonald's restaurant in Star City before heading to Clarksburg.

His mother Trela Jackson and friend Andrew Ellifritz are parties to the lawsuit because they say they risked their lives rushing Jeromy to United Hospital Center in Clarksburg.

http://www.dailymail.com/story/News/200708...for-10-million/

[natty bumppo 297]

show me the video with voice ... I'll believe that ... not some monger

[*julez* 124]

If you're that allergic to cheese, wouldn't the safe bet to always check first before eating, even if you did request a certain item be left off your burger?

Seriously, what a loser! Just what the world needs, more frivolous lawsuits.

[natty bumppo 297]

If you're that allergic to cheese, wouldn't the safe bet to always check first before eating, even if you did request a certain item be left off your burger?

Seriously, what a loser! Just what the world needs, more frivolous lawsuits.

there is a dangerous substance in my food ... I'll knowingly ingest it ... and if I live ... I'll sue

That's the American way ... geez

[JoeMama 0]

It's because of stupid things like this that makes people from other countries see everything as "easy money" in the US.

[natty bumppo 297]

It's because of stupid things like this that makes people from other countries see everything as "easy money" in the US.

"Easy Money" ... wasnt that the name of an old game ?

[JoeMama 0]

It's because of stupid things like this that makes people from other countries see everything as "easy money" in the US.

"Easy Money" ... wasnt that the name of an old game ?

Yep. In 1956

[JODO 2]

idiot

[natty bumppo 297]

It's because of stupid things like this that makes people from other countries see everything as "easy money" in the US.

"Easy Money" ... wasnt that the name of an old game ?

Yep. In 1956

JoeMama ... Dude love the pic !!

(yes ... I played the game)

Edited August 11, 2007 by Natty Bumppo

[Ban Hammer 14,569]

It's because of stupid things like this that makes people from other countries see everything as "easy money" in the US.

"Easy Money" ... wasnt that the name of an old game ?

Yep. In 1956

JoeMama ... Dude love the pic !!

(yes ... I played the game)

ever played this one?

link

Edited August 11, 2007 by charlesandnessa

[ktun 1]

Should just have ordered the McNuggets!

Seriously, this is stupid. McDonalds mess orders up all the time, if you have an allergy that is that severe, you should probably avoid eating there in the first place.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

First, I don't think McDonalds uses real cheese - I believe it is called processed cheese product. I'm curious what exactly the man is 'allergic' to? Validity to his claim depends on whether he previously was diagnosed by an actual allergist who specifically told him what food substances he should completely avoid and then whether the man has followed the doctor's orders consistently.

McDonalds is notorious for adding so many types of additives into their food that chances are, many of the substances in the cheese product are also contained somewhere else in his meal.

It's laughable that someone who'd have such a serious food allergy would even dare step into a place like McDonalds...it sounds fishy to me.

Edited August 11, 2007 by Mister Fancypants

[Dr_LHA 3]

It's laughable that someone who'd have such a serious food allergy would even dare step into a place like McDonalds...it sounds fishy to me.

The guy has probably been asking for a Big Mac without cheese for the last 5 years hoping one day they'd ###### it up and his pay day would arrive.

Anybody really allergic to something like that would have looked in the damn burger before biting into it. I mean, who would put their lives in the hands of some spotty teenager who works at McDonalds?

Edited August 11, 2007 by Dr_LHA

[one...two...tree 2,762]

It's laughable that someone who'd have such a serious food allergy would even dare step into a place like McDonalds...it sounds fishy to me.

The guy has probably been asking for a Big Mac without cheese for the last 5 years hoping one day they'd ###### it up and his pay day would arrive.

Anybody really allergic to something like that would have looked in the damn burger before biting into it. I mean, who would put their lives in the hands of some spotty teenager who works at McDonalds?

Many people self diagnose and believe they are allergic to certain types of food, but without a doctor's diagnosis and regiment, I don't think someone has a legal leg to stand on if they try to sue a restaurant for serving them food containing something they told the server they were allergic to. Even in cases where someone has been diagnosed to be allergic to shellfish, for example, would have a hard time proving liability to a restaurant if they simply told their server they cannot eat anything with shellfish in it. It's their responsibility to find out what ingredients are in their meal and decide for themselves whether they can eat it or not.

It will be interesting to see how this man's attorney tries to establish liability and whether or not the jurors will be buy it.

[Nagishkaw 510]

First, I don't think McDonalds uses real cheese - I believe it is called processed cheese product. I'm curious what exactly the man is 'allergic' to? Validity to his claim depends on whether he previously was diagnosed by an actual allergist who specifically told him what food substances he should completely avoid and then whether the man has followed the doctor's orders consistently.

McDonalds is notorious for adding so many types of additives into their food that chances are, many of the substances in the cheese product are also contained somewhere else in his meal.

It's laughable that someone who'd have such a serious food allergy would even dare step into a place like McDonalds...it sounds fishy to me.

That would be called a McFishy.