A federal judge in California has ruled that Byron Allen's $10 billion racial discrimination lawsuit against McDonald's will proceed to trial. The lawsuit alleges that McDonald's has systematically excluded Allen's media companies from its advertising market, particularly in favor of non-Black-owned media. The judge determined that there is sufficient evidence to support Allen's claims, marking a significant step in a case that has garnered considerable attention due to its size and implications regarding racial equity in advertising practices. This ruling comes amid ongoing discussions about diversity and inclusion within corporate America.
Byron Allen’s $10B racial discrimination lawsuit against McDonald’s will proceed after a federal judge ruled sufficient evidence exists. Allen alleges that McDonald’s blocked his media companies from its general ad market. https://t.co/ROlZ3hIOfV
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Judge ruled that billionaire Byron Allen's $10 billion lawsuit against McDonald's for not advertising with Black-owned media companies is going to trial. https://t.co/OR08jrAz3s