CHICAGO - An Illinois lawmaker has drawn up a bill that would bar Americans from suing restaurants or food manufacturers for obesity-related health problems -- at least in the state of Illinois, where McDonald's Corp. is headquartered. The Illinois Commonsense Consumption Bill would prevent people from seeking damages from food manufacturers, sellers or distributors for health problems related to weight gain or obesity in this state's civil courts. The bill's sponsor, Illinois Democrat John Fritchey, said the legislation is designed to put a stop to the type of "frivolous lawsuits" brought against fast food chains such as McDonald's Corp. Wendy's, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Burger King over the past two years.
Posted by Editor at November 3, 2003 10:56 AM