The teenagers had alleged that McDonald's deliberately hid the health risks associated with its food. But the court had ruled against them because the link between the food and obesity could not be established. Now, the new verdict will let them take the case forward on their claim of deceptive advertising. McDonald's says there is no proof the two saw its advertisements (see Down To Earth, 'Fat chance', May 15, 2004, p 26).
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