McDonald's manager in Brazil wins £11,000 for weight gain
A Brazilian court has ordered McDonald's to pay a former franchise manager $17,500 (£11,000) because he gained 65 pounds while working there for 12 years.
The 32-year-old man says he was forced to sample food products each day to ensure that quality standards remained high because McDonald's hired "mystery clients" to randomly visit restaurants and report on the food, service and cleanliness.
The man also says McDonald's offered free lunches to employees, adding to his calorie intake while on the job. His identity was not released.
The ruling against McDonald's was signed on Tuesday by judge Joao Filho in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Mr Filho said McDonald's could appeal the case, and the Brazilian headquarters of the chain said in an emailed statement on Thursday it was weighing its legal options.
McDonald's also noted that it offers healthier food choices.
"The chain offers a large variety of options and balanced menus to cater (to) the daily dietary needs of its employees," the company said in the statement.
Comment: Surely this is a McJoke?
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