Where's the beef? U.S man files class action lawsuit against Taco Bell over filling size

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Taco Bell, claiming that the Mexican Pizza he purchased last September contained only half the advertised beef and bean filling. Frank Siragusa filed a class-action lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York seeking upwards of $5 million in damages for what he alleges to be «unfair and deceptive trade practices.» According to the lawsuit, Siragusa contends that had he been aware of the substantial difference in filling between the actual product and the images shown in Taco Bell's adverts, he would not have paid the $5.49 price for the Mexican Pizza. He further claims that other customers were also left disappointed with their orders, including the popular Crunchwraps. The court filing includes a side-by-side comparison of Taco Bell's website images and customers' photos of the received products. The contrast is stark, with the restaurant's images portraying vibrant and generously-filled tacos, while customers' photos depict lackluster and unappetizing items.

The lawsuit accuses Taco Bell of engaging in «unfair and deceptive trade practices» that are financially damaging to consumers, as they receive a product significantly lower in value than what was promised in advertisements. The situation is especially concerning, given the current economic climate marked by high inflation and soaring food prices, with many consumers, particularly those on lower incomes, facing financial struggles. The plaintiff's claims are bolstered by references to media articles echoing similar complaints about Taco Bell's portion sizes. One such article published in the US edition of The Sun in September of the previous year highlighted a journalist's observation that the Mexican Pizza did not match the «beefy» appearance