As of the Date of Text Publication,what Was the Status

question 25

Multiple Choice

As of the date of text publication,what was the status of the lawsuit Pelman v.McDonald's,the case in which the plaintiffs asserted that McDonald's engaged in a scheme of deceptive advertising that in effect created the impression that McDonald's food products were nutritionally beneficial and part of a healthy lifestyle?

• A) The case was dismissed and plaintiffs are appealing.
• B) The case settled.
• C) The judge had refused to dismiss the plaintiffs' claims, and the case is moving forward as a class action.
• D) The judge ruled that only minor plaintiffs could sue, and their case is moving forward on a class action basis.
• E) The judge ruled that only plaintiffs who could prove that they had eaten a sufficient amount of food at McDonald's could sue and also that the plaintiffs could not proceed on a class action basis.

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Definitions:

Tectorial Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that contacts the cilia of the auditory hair cells, playing a critical role in the mechanism of hearing.

Spiral Organ

A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear, critical for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures on the surface of cells that move in a wave-like pattern to transport materials or aid in movement.

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through a medium such as air, producing the sensation of sound.