Should McDonald's Pay Worker Who Gained 65 Pounds?

by SodaHead Living Posted October 29, 2010 18:38:25

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A former McDonald's employee ate one too many super-sized Big Mac's with fries while he was on the job -- and now he wants the fast-food chain to pay for his weight gain.

A Brazilian court ruled this week that McDonald's must pay an ex-franchise manager $17,500 because he gained 65 pounds while working there for 12 years, The Associated Press reports.

The 32-year-old man said he "felt" that he had to sample the food each day to check its quality, because McDonald's hired "mystery clients" to randomly visit restaurants and report on the food.

The man also said the company offered free lunches to employees. In response, McDonald's, which might appeal the ruling, pointed out that they also offer workers healthier food choices. We have to wonder: Would the man have gained 65 pounds if he was eating the grilled chicken salad?

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Cognito22 October 29, 2010 22:38:33 (edited)

Yes, McDonald's should pay

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Yes and they should also assist him with his breathing, changing his underwear, washing behind his ears, crossing the street, . . .
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May 02, 2012 21:08:24

No, it's his own fault

No he should not be payed. It was his decision to eat it. Nobody made him do it. McDonalds shouldnt have to pay for someone that knew that they were eating unhealthy. He made the decision and now he has to face the consequences of his own actions.

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Phillip-Dacko July 27, 2011 21:34:15

Yes, McDonald's should pay

I put it into Mc rondonlas house from PhillipDacko

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xxxx January 05, 2011 03:04:35 (edited)

No, it's his own fault

Really think he's going to get a way with that one?! Lmao. Your only motivation is greed. Sample the food for quality control, yeah..... right...

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Anthony November 02, 2010 21:46:34
Netminder69 November 02, 2010 14:17:44

No, it's his own fault

He was the idiot that force fed himself McDonald's constantly. They didn't force him to eat their food. People need to grow up and be responsible for their actions.

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Sass November 02, 2010 13:40:59

No, it's his own fault

No one forced him to open his mouth and shovel it in. If he didn't want to eat the food at work, he could carry in his own food from home. Another money hungry, not my fault, sue happy idiot!!!

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RD November 02, 2010 13:39:07

No, it's his own fault

We need a "It's your own damn fault" political party - let's see where some REAL responsibility for actions would take us!

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askmike to RD November 02, 2010 18:57:02

And you presume the party would also be active in Brazil?

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RD to askmike November 07, 2010 12:00:49

What? You haven't heard of Obama's agenda for global market and international law?

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askmike to RD November 07, 2010 15:35:30 (edited)

Wow. I am impressed with your inability to focus on the topic and your ability to make a fool of yourself.

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Frogger November 02, 2010 11:45:28

No, it's his own fault

lol 17,000bucks is pennys compared to what some people take home everytime Mcdonalds gets sued.

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☽ đαяк ιs τнε ηιɢн† ☾ November 02, 2010 09:31:49

No, it's his own fault

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What? NO. Geez you'd think it would KILL some people to take responsibility for their own actions.

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y so serious November 02, 2010 08:28:52 (edited)

No, it's his own fault

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Ha Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, oh your serious....

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Chaya2010 November 02, 2010 07:58:00

No, it's his own fault

This is insane.

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zcberry November 02, 2010 07:28:57

No, it's his own fault

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Go to the gym you lazy bum!!!!!

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Chaya2010 to zcberry November 02, 2010 07:58:27

Agreed:))

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xcheshirecat November 02, 2010 07:24:21

No, it's his own fault

"said he "felt""

WTH

they didn't ask it ? not their fault

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Tpem November 02, 2010 06:56:58

No, it's his own fault

Not!

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justagirl November 02, 2010 03:11:28

No, it's his own fault

Should have known better. Eat sh*t like that all the time and you'll get fat. Anyone knows that!

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greggerz to justagirl November 02, 2010 06:57:16

And that's exactly what you get at McDonalds........SH*T ,,,,total crap!!!!!!

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bub November 02, 2010 02:41:05

No, it's his own fault

I wonder was Ronald Mcdonald pushing his face into a Mc flury? forcing this guy to eat Mcnasty burgers and fries? All the guy had to do was Exercise, And quit eating Mc-anything they serve! Life is all about making choices..

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NatAlex23 November 02, 2010 02:23:53

No, it's his own fault

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Proof once again that 99.99% of the world is mentally retarded.

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TOMandBILLkaulitz LOVER123!... November 02, 2010 02:08:56

No, it's his own fault

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the man chose to eat there!

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Handcuffsntortillas November 02, 2010 01:50:01 (edited)

No, it's his own fault

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Damn straight its his own fault..well if he gets to sue mcdonalds.. who invented the internet cause i sure the hell gained weight from sitting here day after day.... maybe i will go after the person who gave me this fine privilege.. blame them for my bloat.

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april November 02, 2010 01:22:20

No, it's his own fault

no mcdonald should not pay

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april November 02, 2010 01:22:16

no mcdonald should not pay

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Moe435 November 02, 2010 00:22:32

No, it's his own fault

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OMG! Not only is the the most absurd QUESTION or suit to even propose but to actually rule so!

Final Psychoanalysis:

This all a result of the Socialist Left European mind-set ideology - where no one is responsible for his/her own actions, its either the Government or the Wealthy deep pocketed ones !
Caution:Don't think On Your Own! (Eat whatever they hand you, incl below)

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big lou... to Moe435 November 02, 2010 01:04:16

that looks too small for you far ass

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Moe435 to big lou... November 02, 2010 02:49:24

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LOL!

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Chaya2010 to Moe435 November 02, 2010 07:57:24

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That picture will give me nightmares..........!!!!!!!

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Moe435 to Chaya2010 November 03, 2010 01:57:29

LOL Chaya ! I hope you don not SUE me for that!! =}

On the other hand, l you can always sue SH in that same Brazilian court.....=}

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pink bambi ~ In Muse I Trust ~ November 02, 2010 00:20:43

No, it's his own fault

That macca's is in the city, is he completely incapable of walking two steps to the left and grabbing a freshly made sandwich without all the trimmings? This is just stupid, what an idiot.

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~Jasmine~ November 01, 2010 23:40:55

No, it's his own fault

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he chooses to eat there so its his falt

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SAREN to ~Jasmine~ November 02, 2010 00:02:05

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FUNNY PICTURE

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beautifulmiddlefinger November 01, 2010 23:38:13
Mimi November 01, 2010 23:33:08

No, it's his own fault

It's his fault for deciding to eat it in the first place.

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SAREN November 01, 2010 23:18:22 (edited)

Yes, McDonald's should pay

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NO THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY IM THAT IS STUPID
AND I CLICKED THE WRONG THING SORRY

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Stealthy November 01, 2010 23:14:41

No, it's his own fault

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Thats stupid. If he ate to many big macs that his fault. He shouldn't have eaten so much if he didn't wanna gain weight. And him feeling that he had to test the foods quality is bull. He should be fired if he thinks they should pay him for getting fat.

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Bob November 01, 2010 23:01:37

No, it's his own fault

The worker needs to get out of every pocket they can scam because of their own inability to maintain some similarity of self-control and get a physical job to take their selfinduced lard off.

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cindy November 01, 2010 22:27:10

No, it's his own fault

Personal responsibility PLEASE !! Attack after attack on McDonalds .WHY? LAWSUIT CRAZY. Union disappointment..What next . they have bent over backwards trying to provide variety. I'm with McDonalds on this one!!! What's next people

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