As part of a settlement agreement in a class-action lawsuit filed in the Central District Court, McDonald's has agreed to provide 1.3 million shekels in compensation to consumers in Israel. The agreement is currently awaiting court approval.
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The lawsuit claims that customers ordered supersized meals and paid an additional charge for it, but the chain did not increase the size of the meals as required, or only partially increased the size, and did not enlarge the water bottle that comes with it.
As part of the settlement agreement between the parties, Alonyal Ltd. – the company that operates and licenses McDonald's in Israel – has committed for a period of 18 months from the time of the approval of the settlement, if its indeed approve), to give all customers who order meals that come with mineral water a larger bottle. Customers who order a meal with a 500ml water bottle will receive a 750ml water bottle, customers who order a meal with a 750ml bottle will receive a one-liter bottle, and customers who order a meal that includes a one-liter bottle will receive a one-shekel credit. Customers will receive the compensation automatically.
The lead plaintiff will receive 75,000 shekels, and their lawyer will receive 250,000 shekels.
First published: 19:22, 06.28.23