McDonald's Beats Most Of Black Franchisees' Bias Claims

By Dorothy Atkins · September 25, 2026, 10:42 PM EDT

An Illinois federal judge on Friday tossed all but a single claim in litigation by former McDonald's franchisees who allege the fast-food giant systematically discriminated against Black operators, while warning plaintiffs...

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Case Information

Case Title

King et al v. McDonald's USA, LLC. et al

Case Number

1:20-cv-05132

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Other

Date Filed

August 31, 2020


Case Title

Manning et al v. McDonald's USA, LLC et al

Case Number

1:23-cv-00210

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Other

Date Filed

January 13, 2023


Case Title

McPherson v. McDonald's USA, LLC et al

Case Number

1:23-cv-02913

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

440 Civil Rights: Other

Date Filed

May 09, 2023