Subway Sued for Misleading Meat Advertisements

Subway is facing a proposed class action lawsuit filed in Brooklyn federal court by Anna Tollison, who accuses the fast-food chain of 'grossly misleading' advertisements for its Steak & Cheese sandwich. The lawsuit alleges that Subway's ads depict sandwiches with at least three times more meat than what customers actually receive, which is especially concerning amid high inflation and food prices affecting lower-income consumers. Tollison, who purchased a sandwich for $7.61, claims it contained significantly less meat than advertised, prompting her to seek unspecified damages for any New Yorker who has bought the sandwich in the last three years. Similar lawsuits against other fast-food chains like McDonald's and Wendy's have been dismissed in the past, though Tollison's lawyer believes the Subway case is particularly egregious. Subway has not responded to requests for comment, and the lawsuit aims to challenge the chain's advertising practices under New York consumer protection laws.