Can the fast food chains be sued for false advertising?

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   Robert Murillo

   Boulder Business Attorney

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   Answered March 08, 2012 10:24. Can they be sued? Sure. Will a complaint like this go very far? No.

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   Michael Doland

   Los Angeles Business Attorney

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   Answered March 08, 2012 10:57. My colleague is correct. Suit is possible, but major franchisors have massive teams of in-house and outside counsel who protect their client's vigorously. In addition, there is the issue of damages. Unless it is a class action (which is very, very complex) the amount of your damages probably don't exceed $5.

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