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Civil Rights,
Civil Litigation

Jun. 18, 2025

McDonald's settles racial discrimination lawsuit with Byron Allen

McDonald's and Byron Allen settled a racial discrimination lawsuit, ending litigation with a confidential agreement to maintain their business relationship, acknowledging McDonald's commitment to Black-owned media inclusion.

McDonald's settles racial discrimination lawsuit with Byron Allen
Miller Barondess LLP partner Louis R. "Skip" Miller

McDonald's and media mogul Byron Allen have settled a racial discrimination lawsuit, ending years of contentious litigation with a pledge to move forward as business partners.

In a joint statement released June 13, both parties expressed mutual satisfaction with the confidential resolution, signaling a new chapter in their relationship following allegations that McDonald's had unfairly excluded Allen's media companies from its general advertising contracts based on ra...

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