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Judge Tosses Racial Bias Suit by Black Franchisees Against McDonald’s

A federal judge in northern Illinois has dismissed a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by African-American McDonald’s franchisees accusing McDonald’s of steering them to underperforming stores. U.S District Court Judge Harry D. Leinenweber ruled that the plaintiff Black franchisees failed to …

Citing Bias, Black Franchise Owner, Ex-MLBer, Sues McDonald’s

The Black owner of 14 McDonald’s franchises says the company has shown more favorable treatment to white owners and denied him the opportunity to buy restaurants in more affluent communities, according to a civil rights lawsuit filed in federal court …