Man suing McDonald's for $1.5 million because they only gave him one napkin

[UrbScotty]

Webster Lucas headed to a McDonald's in Pacoima, California, on jan. 29, 2014, and ordered a Quarter Pounder Deluxe. He had no problem with the food itself, but says that he got only one napkin in his bag.

Upon going to the counter to ask for more, Lucas claims the McDonald's manager would not give him any more napkins because he had already been given some.

Lucas, obviously enough, was unhappy and let it be known:

http://www.examiner.com/article/mcdonald-s-napkin-lawsuit-man-suing-mcdonald-s-for-only-giving-one-napkin

[flying rabbit]

1. I usually go to the napkin dispenser by the soda dispensor...

... No, wait, this must be The Onion... No? AHHHGGGGHHHH!
The Stupid, it burns.

[TexasTowelie]

2. I understand that restaurants are trying to cut costs by controlling the distribution of napkins,

straws and condiments. However, if a customer requests those items then it is chintzy to deny someone who has already paid for their order.

In that instance, I'd accidentally spill my drink and leave without any apology or remorse. The additional labor to clean up the mess and loss of good will certainly cost more than a couple of pennies that would make the customer happy and return back to that franchise.

[UrbScotty]

4. I know, right?

Seems weird to deny someone an extra napkin.

Seems even weirder to sue just because of that.

[marshall]

3. Perhaps California restricts how many napkins can be given

Or would that be a city ordinance? Aren't they considering a ban on plastic grocery bags in many California communities? Limiting the number of paper napkins would be a similar step. And they could encourage the public to carry reusable cloth handkerchiefs as they do with reusable bags in stores. McDonalds could lead the way by being the first to sell reusable cloth napkins with its own logo.