- A New York man has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell, claiming that the fast food company is deceiving customers with its portion sizes.
- The proposed class action lawsuit, brought by Frank Siragusa, alleges that Taco Bell’s advertisements are misleading.
- Siragusa states that popular menu items such as the Crunchwrap Supreme and Mexican Pizza contain only half the amount of beef promised in the ads.
A New York man is taking legal action against Taco Bell, alleging that the company is shortchanging customers when it comes to the amount of beef, beans, and other ingredients in their products.
In a proposed class action lawsuit, Frank Siragusa, a resident of New York, accuses Taco Bell of engaging in deceptive trade practices by misrepresenting their Crunchwrap Supreme, Mexican Pizza, and other menu items in their online advertisements.
The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District Court of New York, includes side-by-side photos comparing Taco Bell’s ads to actual photos of the items, highlighting a significant disparity.
Siragusa claims that the company advertised products with twice the amount of beef, which is particularly concerning given the high inflation and food prices that many consumers, especially those with lower incomes, are currently facing.
Taco Bell has not responded to Insider’s request for comment.
The lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages for New York customers who have purchased any of the five items listed in the lawsuit from Taco Bell within the past three years.
Frank Siragusa lawsuit vs Taco Bell
In April 2022, Taco Bell reintroduced the Mexican Pizza due to popular demand. However, by June, the item was already running out.
Siragusa’s breaking point came when he purchased a Mexican Pizza from a Taco Bell in Ridgewood, New York, for $5.49 on September 20, 2022. According to his attorney, if he had known that the Mexican Pizza contained half the amount of beef and bean filling as advertised, he would not have made the purchase or paid the price he did.
Lawyers from the firm representing Siragusa have also sued Wendy’s, McDonald’s, and Burger King on similar grounds, pointing out the deceptive differences between their advertised and actual products.
Siragusa’s attorney has not yet responded to Insider’s request for comment.
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