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McDonald's orange juice surcharge lawsuit, not yet taking claimants
Last checked August 30, 2026
A class action in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleges McDonald's advertised breakfast combo meals with orange juice included at a fixed price, then charged extra when a customer chose orange juice. A federal judge has allowed nationwide claims to proceed.
There is no claim form and no settlement fund. The source page lists no case number, administrator, or deadline. Intake would open only if the case settles and a court approves notice to the class.
Questions about the Mcdonald's Orange Juice case
Can I get money back for McDonald's orange juice charges?
Not through any claim process today. The case is a pending lawsuit with no settlement, fund, or claim form as of August 30, 2026. A court-appointed administrator would run any future process, free of charge.
Who does the McDonald's orange juice lawsuit cover?
U.S. residents who bought a McDonald's breakfast combo advertised with orange juice at a fixed price and were charged extra for the juice. A court has not certified a class, so any settlement could narrow the group.
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