James W. Gertie of Des Plaines has filed a lawsuit alleging a McDonald's Extra Value Meal didn't live up to its name at a franchisee's stores in Lake and Cook counties. Courtesy of James W. Gertie Attorney Paul Markoff and a partner filed a lawsuit on behalf of Des Plaines resident James W. Gertie, alleging a McDonald's Extra Value Meal didn't live up to its name at a franchisee's stores in Lake and Cook counties. Courtesy of Paul Markoff A McDonald's Extra Value Meal didn't live up to its name at a franchisee's stores in Lake and Cook counties, according to a lawsuit filed by an unhappy customer. James W. Gertie of Des Plaines is seeking class-action status for a consumer fraud and deceptive practices lawsuit he's filed against McDonald's operator Karis Management Co. Inc. in Cook County circuit court. Gertie contends the McDonald's restaurants in question have been selling a bundled two-cheeseburger Extra Value Meal that should be the best deal but whose two cheeseburgers, medium french fries and soft drink cost 41 cents less individually than when combined as the $5.90 Extra Value Meal.

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Jayme Schenk, an executive at Des Plaines-based Karis, did not return a message seeking comment Tuesday. upvc door sale second handRepresentatives from McDonald's Corp. also did not return messages. If a judge grants class-action status to the lawsuit, damages would be sought on behalf of customers who purchased the two cheeseburger Extra Value Meal during an unspecified time period at Karis' McDonald's restaurants in Grayslake, Des Plaines, Prospect Heights, Round Lake Beach, Park Ridge, Glenview, Niles, Volo and Antioch. Filed in Cook County court Dec. 13, the complaint seeks an injunction prohibiting the company's stores from pricing the two-cheeseburger Extra Value Meal equal to or more than the items when purchased separately. An exact dollar figure sought from Karis is not in the suit. Gertie, a bus driver, bought the two-cheeseburger Extra Value Meal for $5.90 on five days at McDonald's in Des Plaines and Niles between Oct. 14 and Nov. 13.

He said he later noticed it was cheaper to purchase the Extra Value Meal items individually and contacted Chicago attorney Paul Markoff after not receiving explanations at the drive-thrus or from an email he sent to McDonald's corporate offices. McDonald's promotional copy for the Extra Value Meal is included in the lawsuit. It reads: "You value food just as much as you value a good price. Thanks to our delicious meal bundles, you can have both. A meal with quality ingredients that's easy on the wallet? That's a great deal." Markoff, who's handling the case with partner Karl Leinberger, said Tuesday the suit is justified because of how the Extra Value Meal is represented to customers. "For some reason, (Karis) thought 41 cents was important, and it is also important to consumers not to be taken for an extra 41 cents improperly," Markoff said. "An extra 7.5 percent in profit means a lot to companies (and) it means even more to consumers." Markoff said potential class-action members could come through Extra Value Meal receipts, credit-card charges or self-identification.

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the X in the upper right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.McDonald's wants its customers to eat more -- day or night, home or abroad. If you're a night owl, you can now get pancakes or hash browns to go with your Big Mac. And if you live in Japan, how about the Mega Potato? A serving twice as big as the large fries it already serves and at a belt-busting 1,142 calories, big enough to satisfy a Sumo wrestler. The new offerings at McD's come as the world's biggest hamburger chain is trying to drum up more business after a string of disappointing monthly sales blamed on higher beef prices, penny-pinching consumers and intense competition. McDonald's global same-store sales -- sales at stores open at least 13 months -- fell in January for the first time in nine years.

The decline has continued as the global economy remains sluggish and competition has heated up from fast-food rivals such as Burger King and Wendy's. Although revenue in the first quarter of this year was $6.61 billion -- up from $6.55 billion a year earlier -- sales at established stores across the globe fell 1 percent. Hence the changes to get more hungry people coming into the famous Golden Arches. Starting this month, the company said participating 24-hour restaurants in the United States will offer an "After Midnight" menu that includes some breakfast favorites. Customers also will be able to mix items to create "Midnight Value Meals," with either fries or hash browns as their sides, McDonald's said in a statement. The company says the "After Midnight" menu is already available in North Delaware, Del., and College Station, Texas. “Our customers want convenience around the clock, and we’re making it easier to eat at McDonald’s with more 24-hour restaurants open than ever before," said McDonald's spokeswoman Ofelia Casillas.

Meanwhile, in Japan, where the company already sells a Gracoro Burger, which contains a deep-fried patty made from macaroni, shrimp and white sauce, now comes the "Mega Potato." At 1,142 calories – more than two Big Macs -- the giant package of fries costs 490 yen ($4.89) compared with 300 yen for the standard large-sized serving. But the company was quick to note that the item is not meant for a single diner, but is for eating family-style. "This is a shareable menu item for families," Becca Hary, McDonald's manager for global media relations told NBC News in an e-mail. "As you can see from the picture on their web site, four people are sharing this menu item," said Hary, noting McDonald's has many unique offerings around the world based on the tastes and preferences customers in particular countries. Hary did not say whether the company had considered offering the Mega Potato in North America or Europe too. In another campaign aimed at boosting consumption, McDonald’s Japan gave away red and yellow plastic French Fries holders for cars – all part of a campaign to establish its “core” menu in the consciousness of Japanese consumers.