Okay, enough with the lawyer jokes...ahem, there are good lawyers out here! Plus, the case will get thrown out if the court determines, at the preliminary hearing, that there is no basis for a causal link between the plaintiff's health claims (damages) and the selling of unhealthy fast foods. Basically, he will have to prove that "but for" these restaurants selling him fatty foods, he would not be in the condition he is in. Boils down to...almost impossible to prove. Additionally, the court will not enforce a ruling that would have the effect of regulating commerce (what is being sold or not sold) unless it is statutorily considered illegal. Sounds like he is thinking he has the next big tobacco type tort and thinks the fast food industry is a good target because they have deep pockets. Not much to be concerned about though.

Betsy