Arby's Is Being Sued Over the Quality Of Its Meat

You expect a roast beef sandwich at Arby's. That sandwich may not be as stunning as you expected.

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One customer is suing the fast-food business for not providing a tasty meal.

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Joseph Alongis says he bought Double Beef 'N Cheddar and Smokehouse Brisket sandwiches after seeing a menu board photograph.

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Alongis received half the flesh he expected based on the depiction. Top Class Actions reports that he filed a class action lawsuit in New York

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The lawsuit claims that Arby's ads are "violations of the New York Deceptive Acts and Practices Act, breach of contract, and unjust

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enrichment" because the brand apparently places meat in the sandwich and uses props to make it appear that customers will

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receive more. Alongis claims that he would have spent less if he had known how much meat the sandwich included.

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The lawsuit also targets Arby's sandwich meat quality. Despite ads promising rare roast meat, Alongis says customers don't get it.

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Alongis "filed the Arby's class action lawsuit on behalf of himself and others who purchased an Arby's Classic Roast Beef, Double Roast Beef,

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Half Pound Roast Beef, Classic Beef 'N Cheddar, Double Beef 'N Cheddar, and/or Smokehouse Brisket menu item from an Arby's restaurant

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