A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Subway, claiming that the sandwich chain misled customers by providing far less meat in its sandwiches than advertised. The plaintiff, Anna Tollison, states that her steak and cheese sandwich had 200% less meat than shown in Subway’s ads, an issue she argues is significant given rising inflation and food costs. Other Subway customers have also noticed smaller portions, echoing frustrations seen in recent lawsuits against other fast-food chains, though similar cases were dismissed last year. Subway has been criticized previously, such as in a 2021 lawsuit over the content of its tuna sandwiches and complaints about its “footlong” subs not measuring a foot long. A judge must decide whether this new case will proceed, and Tollison’s lawsuit seeks compensation for New Yorkers affected by these alleged practices over the past three years. This issue reflects consumer frustration in a challenging economic climate, where people expect to receive full value for their purchases.
Vocabulary :
• Scrutiny (noun): close and critical examination.
• Plaintiff (noun): a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
• Grossly (adverb): extremely, often in a way that is unpleasant.
• Misleading (adjective): causing someone to have the wrong idea or impression.
• Depicted (verb): shown or represented, often in a picture or image.
• Shrinkage (noun): the act of becoming smaller or reducing in size.
• Dismissed (verb): rejected or thrown out, often in a legal context.
• Certified (adjective): officially recognized or approved.
• Unspecified (adjective): not stated clearly or in detail.
• Judge (noun) : An official who makes decisions in a court of law.
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