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McRib false-advertising lawsuit against McDonald's allowed to proceed in Chicago

A federal judge in Chicago ruled that a proposed class-action lawsuit over the McRib sandwich can move forward against McDonald's. Four consumers allege the sandwich, despite its name, contains no rib meat and is instead made from cheaper pork parts like shoulder, heart and tripe shaped like a rack of ribs. Judge April M. Perry dismissed five of the claims but allowed deception, fraud and unjust enrichment claims to continue.

Apple's $250M AI advertising settlement now accepting claims online

Apple has opened a claims website for customers eligible under its $250 million settlement over false advertising claims about AI features promised for the iPhone 15 and 16. The lawsuit, brought by Clarkson Law Firm, alleged Apple advertised Apple Intelligence capabilities that weren't actually available at launch; eligible buyers can expect payouts between $25 and $95 per device. The court gave preliminary approval in July, and a later order moved the final approval date up by seven months.

Apple opens claims site for $250M Apple Intelligence false-advertising settlement

Apple has launched SmartphoneAISettlement.com, letting eligible customers file claims for the $250 million settlement over allegedly misleading Apple Intelligence marketing. Buyers of iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and various iPhone 16 models purchased between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 can apply for payouts of $25 to $95 per device before the claims window closes on Dec. 21, 2026.