Burger King is facing a lawsuit in the U.S. over allegations it misrepresents the size of its famous Whopper burger.
A U.S. judge has ruled the fast-food chain must address the claims.
The lawsuit accuses Burger King of depicting the Whopper as being larger and more filled than it actually is.
The legal action claimed the burger is shown to be 35 percent bigger on the menu.
It claims it has more than twice the meat content than what is actually served to patrons.
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Burger King has has defended its position.
It says it isn’t obligated to serve burgers that are an exact match to its images.
However, U.S. District Judge Roy Altman believes the matter should be decided by a jury.
Despite allowing the case to move forward, Judge Altman did dismiss some claims that Burger King had misled customers through its TV and online ads.
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A representative from Burger King stated the burgers in its advertisements are the same as those used in the Whoppers.
He said: “The flame-grilled beef patties portrayed in our advertising are the same patties used in the millions of Whopper sandwiches we serve to guests nationwide.”
This isn’t the first time a fast-food chain has faced such allegations.
Taco Bell was sued in the U.S. for allegedly serving pizzas and wraps with only half the advertised filling.
Both McDonald’s and Wendy’s have been accused of using burgers in advertisemen that are larger than in real life.
