McDonald's ordered to pay ex-employee £10,000 after he claims their food made him fat
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 11:41 AM on 29th October 2010
Last updated at 11:41 AM on 29th October 2010
A former McDonald's worker has won £10,000 compensation after claiming the free meals he ate during his 12-year employment made him fat and unhappy.
The unnamed man decided to sue after putting on four stone in weight.
A Brazilian court ruled this week that McDonald's must pay the former franchise manager $17,50.
A McDonald's worker was shocked to find the food made him fat, even though the chain's Big Tasty with Bacon sandwich alone has 890 calories and 55 grams of fat
McDonald's famous Big Mac has 490 calories, 24 grams of fat and 42% of one's recommended daily salt intake
The 32-year-old said he felt forced to sample the food each day to ensure quality standards remained high, because McDonald's hired 'mystery clients' to randomly visit restaurants and report on the food, service and cleanliness.
The man also said the company offered free lunches to employees, adding to his caloric intake while on the job.
The ruling was signed by Judge Joao Ghisleni Filho in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Ghisleni said McDonald's could appeal the case, and the Brazilian headquarters of the chain said in an e-mailed statement Thursday it was weighing its legal options.
While even a cheeseburger Happy Meal can contain 630 calories and 23 grams of fat, McDonald's noted that it offers healthier food choices as well.
'The chain offers a large variety of options and balanced menus to cater to the daily dietary needs of its employees,' the company said in the statement.
They now serve salad and fruit.
McDonald's headquarters is in Oak Brook, Illinois.
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