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International Business Times
Mark Moore

Byron Allen's $10 Billion Race Discrimination Suit Vs. McDonald's Going To Trial

A federal judge ruled that Byron Allen's racial discrimination lawsuit against McDonald's can proceed to trial. (Credit: Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox Media)

A federal judge in California ruled that media mogul Byron Allen's $10 billion racial discrimination lawsuit against McDonald's can head to trial, according to a report.

Describing it as a "close call," U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin found that Allen's allegations that the fast-food giant engaged in "racial stereotyping" by not advertising with Black-owned media companies should be heard by a jury, Variety reported.

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