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McDonald's Consumer Fraud Class Action

Last verified October 19, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the District Court, S.D. New York (No. 1:26-cv-09142).

  1. October 19, 2026
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action against McDonald's Corporation, apparently concerning alleged fraud. The nature of suit is listed as 'Other Fraud,' but the specific factual allegations are not available from the docket metadata. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the McDonald's Consumer Fraud Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed October 19, 2026 in the District Court, S.D. New York (No. 1:26-cv-09142).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the McDonald's Consumer Fraud Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: James Clayton Kelly (The Russo Firm). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Alexander Mercado

Defendants

  • McDonalds Corporation

Counsel for plaintiffs

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In the news

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