Washington Journal
Lawsuits Against Fast Food Companies
2003-07-19T07:30:38-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNDgwXC8yMDAzMDcxOTA3MzYxOTAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Center for Consumer Freedom Executive Director Richard Berman talked about efforts to file lawsuits against fast food companies on behalf of obese people. Mr. Berman argued that restaurants and food manufacturers are not responsible for obesity in America. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.
A video clip was shown from the July 12 Washington Journal program, in which attorney John Banzhaf argued in support of the lawsuits. A video clip of a commercial mocking the lawsuits was also shown.
Center for Consumer Freedom Executive Director Richard Berman talked about efforts to file lawsuits against fast food companies on behalf of…
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Center for Consumer Freedom Executive Director Richard Berman talked about efforts to file lawsuits against fast food companies on behalf of obese people. Mr. Berman argued that restaurants and food manufacturers are not responsible for obesity in America. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.
A video clip was shown from the July 12 Washington Journal program, in which attorney John Banzhaf argued in support of the lawsuits. A video clip of a commercial mocking the lawsuits was also shown. close
A video clip was shown from the July 12 Washington Journal program, in which attorney John Banzhaf argued in support of the lawsuits. A video clip of a commercial mocking the lawsuits was also shown.
Center for Consumer Freedom Executive Director Richard Berman talked about efforts to file lawsuits against fast food companies on behalf of… read more
Center for Consumer Freedom Executive Director Richard Berman talked about efforts to file lawsuits against fast food companies on behalf of obese people. Mr. Berman argued that restaurants and food manufacturers are not responsible for obesity in America. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.
A video clip was shown from the July 12 Washington Journal program, in which attorney John Banzhaf argued in support of the lawsuits. A video clip of a commercial mocking the lawsuits was also shown. close
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