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Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Whataburger sued: Texas man files $1 million lawsuit for putting onion in burger
A Texas man is suing American fast food chain Whataburger for nearly $1 million after he allegedly suffered an allergic reaction when onions were included in his meal despite his specific request for them to be left out. Demery Ardell Wilson filed the petition in Harris County's 269th Judicial District Court on 25 April, claiming that Whataburger 'failed to act in accordance with the appropriate standard of care,' resulting in 'personal injuries.' The lawsuit states that Wilson visited a Whataburger location on 24 July 2024 and ordered a meal without onions. However, he claims the order contained onions, which triggered an allergic reaction and required medical treatment. 'There was a manufacturing defect in the food at the time it left [Wilson's] possession,' the filing reads. It further alleges that the meal was 'unreasonably dangerous' due to the inclusion of the allergen. The plaintiff is seeking monetary relief between $250,000 and $1,000,000 to cover damages, penalties, medical costs, legal expenses, and other compensation. He has reserved the right to amend the total amount sought as the case develops. Wilson is represented by attorney Husein Hadi of the Hadi Law Firm. NBC News also obtained a copy of the affidavit served to Whataburger. The firm did not respond to requests for comment. This is not Wilson's first legal action against a fast food chain. In May 2024, he filed a similar lawsuit against Sonic Drive-In, which was dismissed the following month. While the specific restaurant location is not named, Whataburger operates 764 outlets across Texas and has additional branches in 16 other US states. The Whataburger chain's website includes allergen information for ingredients like wheat, soy, and gluten, but does not list onions as a documented allergen. The case highlights ongoing legal challenges faced by food establishments when accommodating special dietary or allergy-related requests.
New York Post
19-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Customer sues Whataburger for nearly $1 million after messing up his order: ‘Unreasonably dangerous'
Whatamess. A Texas man is suing Whataburger for an eye-popping amount, claiming that they served him onions despite his requests that they withhold them from his meal. Demery Ardell Wilson outlined his beef in a petition filed April 25 in Texas' 269th Judicial District Court of Harris Count, reported. In it, the plaintiff accused Whataburger of negligence on the grounds that they 'failed to act in accordance with the appropriate standard of care,' causing him to 'suffer personal injuries.' Advertisement A double meat Whataburger with cheese and bacon, with a side of fries. Alex Hicks Jr./ Staff/ USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Wilson, who suffers from an onion allergy, had reportedly visited the undisclosed Whataburger branch on July 24, 2024, and ordered a meal without the allergen, USA Today reported. Despite the request, his meal arrived with the problematic accouterment, prompting a medical reaction that required the customer 'to seek the care of medical professionals,' per the complaint. Advertisement It's unclear which dish Wilson ordered, but the chain's eponymous burger comes with diced onions, as well as mustard, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. Due to the Whataburger outlet's negligence, there was a 'manufacturing defect in the food at the time it left [Wilson's] possession,' per the suit, which added that the presence of onions rendered the meal 'unreasonably dangerous.' In accordance, Wilson is seeking compensation of 'over $250,000.00 but less than $1,000,000' but 'expressly reserves the right to amend this damage calculation as discovery progresses,' per the filing. Advertisement The Texas-based burger giant, which boasts over 1,100 outlets spanning 16 states, denied the plaintiff's allegations in a separate petition filed on May 16, claiming they would require 'strict proof' of Wilson's accusations, USA Today reported. They declared that they were not aware — nor should have known — that any item bought by Wilson 'was in a defective or unreasonably dangerous condition at the time.' The Whataburger site lists potential allergens such as wheat, soy and gluten, but doesn't include onions in the disclaimer.
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Whataburger sued by customer alleging onions on burger caused 'allergic reaction'
Whataburger sued by customer alleging onions on burger caused 'allergic reaction' A Houston man is seeking monetary relief of more than $250,000 after suffering 'serious personal injuries,' claiming he had an 'allergic reaction' when onions were not left off the burger he ordered. Show Caption Hide Caption How to make burgers in bulk Make delicious, juicy burgers for larger crowds with this hack. Problem Solved Special orders at a fast-food restaurant do not usually come up in a lawsuit, but one Houston man has a beef with a particular burger chain. Demery Ardell Wilson is suing Whataburger after he got an "allergic reaction" due to onions being present on his burger after he requested the vegetables not be added, according to the petition obtained by USA TODAY. The incident occurred on July 24, 2024, at an unidentified Whataburger location, the court document says. Due to the allergic reaction caused by the onions, Wilson suffered "serious personal injuries," for which "he had to seek the care of medical professionals," the petition states. He is seeking monetary relief of over $250,000, but less than $1 million, the court document continues. Whataburger denied Wilson's allegations in a separate court document filed on May 16, and demanded "strict proof" of his assertations. The San Antonio, Texas-headquartered chain also claims it did not know, nor should have known, any product purchased by Wilson "was in a defective or unreasonably dangerous condition at the time." USA TODAY contacted Whataburger on May 17 but has not received a response. Wilson also sued Sonic Drive-In for adding onions to burger Whataburger is not the only fast food chain Wilson has sued over onions. He also previously filed a lawsuit against Sonic Drive-In. According to the petition, Wilson picked up a burger on April 14, 2023, from a Sonic Drive-In in Cypress, an area 24 miles northwest of downtown Houston. Like the alleged incident at Whataburger, Wilson said he requested no onions on his burger, the court document states. The onions on the burger caused Wilson to "feel sick," the petition says. This incident also left Wilson with "serious personal injuries" that caused him to seek the care of medical professionals. Sonic Drive-In denied Wilson's allegations in a court document filed on May 12, saying that he should "be required to prove the charges and allegations" against them. USA TODAY contacted Sonic Drive-In about the as-yet-unresolved suit on May 17 but has not received a response. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
