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What was unique about the Happy Meal lawsuit of 2010?

  • McDonald's was sued for using toys to entice children

  • McDonald's was sued for not including the advertised toy

  • McDonald's was sued for advertising unhealthy meals

  • The toys included were deemed unsafe

Answer

In 2010, a group of mothers sued McDonald's for using toys to entice children to eat unhealthy food. They argued that this practice was deceptive and violated California law. The case was eventually settled out of court, but it highlighted the growing concern about the marketing of unhealthy food to children.
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