McDonalds

McDonald’s Faces Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit for Allegedly Employing Registered Sex Offender Who Assaulted Teen Worker

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HEARNE, Texas — A legal battle is unfolding as McDonald’s and its franchisee, McKinney Restaurant Management, are being sued following allegations that they employed a registered sex offender who subsequently assaulted a teenage co-worker. The lawsuit centers around the claims that Eric Price, a 28-year-old convicted sex offender, was negligently hired at a McDonald’s location in Hearne, leading to the assault of a 15-year-old female employee. Price, previously convicted of sex crimes involving minors, is currently serving a 40-year sentence for this latest offense. Official records detail his prior convictions, including a case in 2014 … Read more

$930K Awarded in Landmark Transgender Discrimination Case at D.C. McDonald’s

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Washington, D.C. – A local jury has handed down a significant decision in favor of Diana Portillo, a transgender woman who faced workplace discrimination at a McDonald’s franchise in the nation’s capital. Portillo was awarded $930,000 after jurors found that she was subjected to workplace harassment and retaliatory dismissal due to her gender identity. Portillo, who began working as a customer service representative at the fast-food chain in 2011, faced increasing challenges after she started transitioning in 2013. Despite her initial job performance leading to a promotion, her workplace environment soured as management and staff … Read more

D.C. Jury Awards $930K in Groundbreaking Verdict for Transgender Employee Discriminated Against at McDonald’s

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Washington, D.C. – A landmark court victory has underscored the ongoing struggles and eventual triumph of Diana Portillo, a transgender immigrant who battled against workplace discrimination. A jury at the D.C. Superior Court awarded Portillo $930,000, marking a significant moment in the fight for transgender rights under the D.C. Human Rights Act. Portillo, who was employed at a McDonald’s on Georgia Ave. managed by International Golden Foods, LLC, endured continual misgendering and derogatory comments at work after she transitioned and began presenting according to her gender identity. Despite requests for her colleagues and management to … Read more

McDonald’s Parts Ways with Local Partner, Closes All 12 Outlets in Sri Lanka Amidst Conflict

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Colombo, Sri Lanka – McDonald’s has terminated its agreement with its local partner in Sri Lanka, resulting in the closure of all 12 outlets in the country, according to an attorney for the U.S. company. Sanath Wijewardane, the attorney, stated that the decision to end the agreement was due to standard issues. While the stores continued to operate for a few days after the cancellation, they have now ceased operations. The local partner, Abans, declined to comment on the termination of the agreement. However, it has been reported by local media that McDonald’s took legal … Read more