Lawsuit Claims That Subway Sandwiches Are Lacking in Meat
NEW YORK—A recent legal case accuses Subway of deceiving customers through misleading advertising about the amount of meat in their sandwiches.
A proposed class action filed in federal court in Brooklyn claims that Subway’s ads for the Steak & Cheese sandwich show a generous portion of meat stacked high, but in reality, the sandwiches contain more bread than filling.
The complaint highlights the concern over rising food prices and financial struggles faced by many lower-income consumers.
One customer, Anna Tollison from Queens, New York, paid $7.61 for a Steak & Cheese sandwich at a local Subway only to find that the amount of meat was significantly less than advertised.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for New Yorkers who purchased these sandwiches in the last three years, alleging violations of the state’s consumer protection laws by Subway.
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The private equity firm Roark Capital, based in Atlanta, acquired Subway in April. Subway, headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, has not yet commented on the allegations.
Previous lawsuits against McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Taco Bell by the same law firm were dismissed last year, but this case against Subway is considered a significant example of misleading advertising.
Another lawsuit involving Burger King is currently pending in federal court in Miami.
Subway had previously faced a lawsuit over the length of their “footlong” sandwiches, which was ultimately dismissed in 2017.
The case is referenced as Tollison v. Subway Restaurants Inc et al, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, No. 24-07495.
By Jonathan Stempel
