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==Consumer-impact summary==
==Consumer-impact summary==
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==Incidents==
==Incidents==
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
===Hepatitis found in Subway ===
===Hepatitis found in Subway===
{{Main|link to the main CR Wiki article}}
{{Main|link to the main CR Wiki article}}
Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).
Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).


=== Footlong aren't really a foot long ===
===Footlong aren't really a foot long===
hah get it!
hah get it!


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https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/subway-footlong-sandwich-class-action-settlement/
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/subway-footlong-sandwich-class-action-settlement/


=== Subway and T-Mobile Lawsuit ===
===Product not completely tuna===
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/subway-t-mobile-face-text-message-class-action-lawsuit/
 
=== Product not completely tuna ===
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/food/subway-urges-judge-to-toss-tuna-sandwich-class-action/
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/food/subway-urges-judge-to-toss-tuna-sandwich-class-action/


https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/food/subway-tuna-lawsuit-dismissed-but-plaintiffs-can-file-again-judge-says/
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/food/subway-tuna-lawsuit-dismissed-but-plaintiffs-can-file-again-judge-says/


=== Credit Card Information Showing on Customers Receipts ===
===Credit Card Information Showing on Customers Receipts===
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/class-action-settlement-checks-mailed/subway-credit-card-receipts-settlement-checks-mailed/  
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/class-action-settlement-checks-mailed/subway-credit-card-receipts-settlement-checks-mailed/  


https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/subway-credit-card-receipt-class-action-settlement/  
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/subway-credit-card-receipt-class-action-settlement/  


===Unsolicited Text===
https://www.classaction.org/news/purchase-of-turkey-salad-leads-to-facta-class-action-against-subway 
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/tcpa/arbitration-not-an-option-for-subway-unwanted-texts-class-action-lawsuit/
 
===Unsolicited Text History ===
in April 2019, subway was sued by Marina Soliman for repeatedly sending promotional advertisements even after responding stop. She claimed that through use of an automatic dialing system containing a list of phone numbers from customers, it constitutes as a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Anna |date=19 July 2022 |title=Subway class action over unsolicited spam texts dismissed |url=https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/tcpa/arbitration-not-an-option-for-subway-unwanted-texts-class-action-lawsuit/ |url-status=live |access-date=10 March 2026 |website=Top Class Action}}</ref> The case was dismissed on July 18, 2022, claiming the Telephone Consumer Protection Act applies to randomly or sequentially generated phone numbers systems and "artificial or prerecorded voices" doesn't apply to text messages.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 May 2024 |title=UNITED STATES C OURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND C IRCUIT |url=https://www.consumerfinancialserviceslawmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/880/2024/05/Soliman-v.-Subway-Franchisee-Advertising-Trust-opinion.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=10 March 2026 |website=Lawmonitor}}</ref>
 
In 2019, Malka Fishman sued Subway and T-mobile for allegedly sending messages using automatic telephone dialing system from T-Mobile that contains Subway/T-Mobile promotional advertising. She claims she gave consent to receiving text messages from T-Mobile regarding its wireless telephone services, however she gave the company no consent towards receiving advertisement messages from subway. The court granted motion to allow for dismissal regarding several claims made by the plantiff Malka Fishman;
 
* Subway is found liable for sending messages via Automatic telephone dialing system<blockquote>"Fishman alleges that Subway controlled the content and timing of the message, and T-Mobile acted on behalf of Subway, the Court finds that Fishman plausibly pleads an agency relationship between Subway and T-Mobile"</blockquote>
* T-Mobile was found to have an relationship with Subway
*
* Declared that Subway didn't send the messages, instead it was handled by T-mobile<blockquote>"Though Fishman asserts that any objective recipient of [the Text Message] would reasonably believe that T-Mobile had authority to act for Subway,” Fishman fails to allege Subway made any direct statements to him indicating its grant of authority to T-Mobile."</blockquote>


https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/tcpa/subway-class-action-alleges-sandwich-maker-sends-unsolicited-promotional-texts/


=== Giving less meat than advertised to customers ===
https://www.the-sun.com/money/12857172/subway-customers-fume-meat-lawsuit-misleading-advert/


https://nypost.com/2024/10/28/business/subway-sued-for-grossly-misleading-ads-for-sandwiches-bursting-with-meat/


https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/subway-sandwiches-short-meat-lawsuit-claims-rcna177921
In 2021, Ryan Turizo filed a lawsuit against Subway for violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Florida Telephone Solicitation Act by sending text messages to customers without given consent via an computer automotive system. <ref>{{Cite web |date=24 May 2022 |title=Subway Class Action Alleges Sandwich Maker Sends Unsolicited Promotional Texts |url=https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/tcpa/subway-class-action-alleges-sandwich-maker-sends-unsolicited-promotional-texts/ |url-status=live |access-date=10 March 2026 |website=Top Class Action}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 March 2026 |title=Turizo v. Subway Franchisee Adver. Fund Trust Ltd. |url=https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/turizo-v-subway-franchisee-930411339 |url-status=live |access-date=10 March 2026 |website=vLex}}</ref>The case is still ongoing as of March.


https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/food/subway-class-action-alleges-restaurant-advertises-misleading-meat-amounts/  
===Giving less meat than advertised to customers===
On October 28, 2024, Anna Tollison filed a lawsuit against Subway for engaging in deceptive marketing practices that advertised the product Steak & Cheese sandwich containing 200% more meat than customers received.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 October 2024 |title=IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK |url=https://www.classaction.org/media/tollison-v-subway-restaurants-inc-et-al.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=10 March 2026 |website=ClassAction}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 October 2024 |title=Subway sandwiches are short on meat, lawsuit claims |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/subway-sandwiches-short-meat-lawsuit-claims-rcna177921 |url-status=live |access-date=10 March 2026 |website=NBC News}}</ref> As of March 2026, the lawsuit is still ongoing.
[[File:Subway Steak & Cheese Advertisement .png|thumb|Subway Steak & Cheese Advertisement ]]
[[File:Subway actual Steak & Cheese Received.png|thumb|Subway actual Steak & Cheese Received]]


==Products==
==Products==
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==See also==
==See also==


* [[McDonald's]]
*[[McDonald's]]
* [[Arby's]]
*[[Arby's]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 02:24, 11 March 2026

Subway
Basic information
Founded 1965-08-28
Legal Structure Private
Industry Food
Also known as
Official website https://www.subway.com/en-us

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Consumer-impact summary

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Incidents

This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Subway category.

Hepatitis found in Subway

Main article: link to the main CR Wiki article

Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).

Footlong aren't really a foot long

hah get it!

https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/subway-footlong-class-action-lawsuit/

https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/subway-footlong-sandwich-class-action-settlement/

Product not completely tuna

https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/food/subway-urges-judge-to-toss-tuna-sandwich-class-action/

https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/food/subway-tuna-lawsuit-dismissed-but-plaintiffs-can-file-again-judge-says/

Credit Card Information Showing on Customers Receipts

https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/class-action-settlement-checks-mailed/subway-credit-card-receipts-settlement-checks-mailed/

https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/subway-credit-card-receipt-class-action-settlement/

https://www.classaction.org/news/purchase-of-turkey-salad-leads-to-facta-class-action-against-subway

Unsolicited Text History

in April 2019, subway was sued by Marina Soliman for repeatedly sending promotional advertisements even after responding stop. She claimed that through use of an automatic dialing system containing a list of phone numbers from customers, it constitutes as a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.[2] The case was dismissed on July 18, 2022, claiming the Telephone Consumer Protection Act applies to randomly or sequentially generated phone numbers systems and "artificial or prerecorded voices" doesn't apply to text messages.[3]

In 2019, Malka Fishman sued Subway and T-mobile for allegedly sending messages using automatic telephone dialing system from T-Mobile that contains Subway/T-Mobile promotional advertising. She claims she gave consent to receiving text messages from T-Mobile regarding its wireless telephone services, however she gave the company no consent towards receiving advertisement messages from subway. The court granted motion to allow for dismissal regarding several claims made by the plantiff Malka Fishman;

  • Subway is found liable for sending messages via Automatic telephone dialing system

    "Fishman alleges that Subway controlled the content and timing of the message, and T-Mobile acted on behalf of Subway, the Court finds that Fishman plausibly pleads an agency relationship between Subway and T-Mobile"

  • T-Mobile was found to have an relationship with Subway
  • Declared that Subway didn't send the messages, instead it was handled by T-mobile

    "Though Fishman asserts that any objective recipient of [the Text Message] would reasonably believe that T-Mobile had authority to act for Subway,” Fishman fails to allege Subway made any direct statements to him indicating its grant of authority to T-Mobile."



In 2021, Ryan Turizo filed a lawsuit against Subway for violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Florida Telephone Solicitation Act by sending text messages to customers without given consent via an computer automotive system. [4][5]The case is still ongoing as of March.

Giving less meat than advertised to customers

On October 28, 2024, Anna Tollison filed a lawsuit against Subway for engaging in deceptive marketing practices that advertised the product Steak & Cheese sandwich containing 200% more meat than customers received.[6][7] As of March 2026, the lawsuit is still ongoing.

Subway Steak & Cheese Advertisement
File:Subway actual Steak & Cheese Received.png
Subway actual Steak & Cheese Received

Products

This is a list of the company's product lines with articles on this wiki.


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See also

References

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  2. Smith, Anna (19 July 2022). "Subway class action over unsolicited spam texts dismissed". Top Class Action. Retrieved 10 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "UNITED STATES C OURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND C IRCUIT" (PDF). Lawmonitor. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Subway Class Action Alleges Sandwich Maker Sends Unsolicited Promotional Texts". Top Class Action. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "Turizo v. Subway Franchisee Adver. Fund Trust Ltd". vLex. 10 March 2026. Retrieved 10 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK" (PDF). ClassAction. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "Subway sandwiches are short on meat, lawsuit claims". NBC News. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)