McDonalds
Updated Jul 26, 2026
McDonald’s Orange Juice Surcharge Lawsuit
McDonald’s customers allege the chain added an undisclosed orange juice surcharge to fixed-price breakfast combos. The case is moving forward.
Key facts
- Claim deadline
- TBD
- Potential payment
- Payment varies
- Proof requirement
- TBD
- Status
- Upcoming
Eligibility
Who may qualify?
Check the covered dates, products, locations, and other official terms before you file.
- Purchased a McDonald’s breakfast combo with orange juice
- Were charged a surcharge not disclosed in the advertised price
Case overview
What this settlement is about
A lawsuit accuses McDonald's USA LLC of misleading customers with breakfast combo ads that promised orange juice included at a set price — only for an undisclosed surcharge to be added at checkout. According to the complaint, this alleged bait-and-switch violated consumer protection laws in California, Florida, and Nevada, and amounted to fraudulent concealment, intentional misrepresentation, and negligent misrepresentation. McDonald's had argued it shouldn't be held responsible for how individual franchises set prices, but the court rejected that defense and allowed the case to proceed on a nationwide basis. The case remains ongoing, with no settlement finalized yet.
