--A class-action lawsuit in the Canadian province of Quebec claims McDonald's Corp. (MCD) Happy Meals violate provincial laws about advertising aimed at children, the BBC reported Tuesday.

--A court judge certified the lawsuit last week, the report said.

--The class is open to anyone who bought a McDonald's Happy Meal in Quebec since November 2013, the report said.

--McDonald's said they "do not believe this class action has merit," the report said.

 

Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46243072

 

--Write to Stephen Nakrosis at stephen.nakrosis@wsj.com

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

November 20, 2018 17:34 ET (22:34 GMT)

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