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| McDonald's in $1.5m lawsuit sparked by 'napkin dispute' | |
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| A man is suing McDonald’s for $1.5m in a dispute allegedly sparked off by the fact that he was given only one napkin with his meal. | A man is suing McDonald’s for $1.5m in a dispute allegedly sparked off by the fact that he was given only one napkin with his meal. |
| Webster Lucas claimed he is “unable to work” due to the “emotional distress” caused by the incident at the outlet in Pacoima, California, TMZ reported. | Webster Lucas claimed he is “unable to work” due to the “emotional distress” caused by the incident at the outlet in Pacoima, California, TMZ reported. |
| Lucas launched the lawsuit following the confrontation on 29 January. | Lucas launched the lawsuit following the confrontation on 29 January. |
| He claimed he was given one serviette when he ordered a quarter pounder deluxe, but when he went to the counter to ask for more, the manager refused to give him any. | He claimed he was given one serviette when he ordered a quarter pounder deluxe, but when he went to the counter to ask for more, the manager refused to give him any. |
| Lucas, who is African-American, alleged that the Mexican-American manager was racist towards him and mumbled something that sounded like “you people”. | Lucas, who is African-American, alleged that the Mexican-American manager was racist towards him and mumbled something that sounded like “you people”. |
| He subsequently emailed the fast-food chain to complain, saying has had suffered “undue mental anguish” as a result of the incident. | He subsequently emailed the fast-food chain to complain, saying has had suffered “undue mental anguish” as a result of the incident. |
| According to TMZ, he was offered free burgers, but is now seeking $1.5m in compensation. | According to TMZ, he was offered free burgers, but is now seeking $1.5m in compensation. |