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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=== | ||
In September 1999, an increasing number of hepatitis-A cases began surfacing around individuals located in Northeast Seattle and Snohomish County Washington, resulting in health officials conducting an survey on infected individuals that resulted in 18 of 21 reported gaining Hepatitis-A at a Subway location by November 5. Later on, it was confirmed that 6 more individuals gained hepatitis-A after eating at two Subway locations. It is estimated that 40 people had became ill because of the outbreak.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marler |first=Bill |date=7 March 2010 |title=Subway hit with another foodborne illness outbreak – this time bacteria, not viral |url=https://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/foodborne-illness-outbreaks/subway-hit-with-another-foodborne-illness-outbreak-this-time-bacteria-not-viral/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 March 2026 |website=Marler Clark}}</ref> This resulted in a lawsuit after a 8 year old went to the hospital to get a liver implant after catching Hepatitis-A, eventually reaching a $10 million settlement.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 July 2001 |title=Subway settles hepatitis suit for $10 million |url | In September 1999, an increasing number of hepatitis-A cases began surfacing around individuals located in Northeast Seattle and Snohomish County Washington, resulting in health officials conducting an survey on infected individuals that resulted in 18 of 21 reported gaining Hepatitis-A at a Subway location by November 5. Later on, it was confirmed that 6 more individuals gained hepatitis-A after eating at two Subway locations. It is estimated that 40 people had became ill because of the outbreak.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marler |first=Bill |date=7 March 2010 |title=Subway hit with another foodborne illness outbreak – this time bacteria, not viral |url=https://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/foodborne-illness-outbreaks/subway-hit-with-another-foodborne-illness-outbreak-this-time-bacteria-not-viral/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 March 2026 |website=Marler Clark}}</ref> This resulted in a lawsuit after a 8 year old went to the hospital to get a liver implant after catching Hepatitis-A, eventually reaching a $10 million settlement.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 July 2001 |title=Subway settles hepatitis suit for $10 million |url=https://www.deseret.com/2001/7/3/19594580/subway-settles-hepatitis-suit-for-10-million/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 March 2026 |website=Dessert News}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Plantiff_Footlong_.png|alt=Subway's Footlong Lawsuit for plantiff showcasing a footlong being 10 inches|thumb|Subway's Footlong Lawsuit product]] | [[File:Plantiff_Footlong_.png|alt=Subway's Footlong Lawsuit for plantiff showcasing a footlong being 10 inches|thumb|Subway's Footlong Lawsuit product]] | ||
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In 2013, several customers filed lawsuits against Subway product "Footlong" for being less than 12 inches, claiming they were believed to bought a product that 12 inches in length as advertised. Subway initially responded by saying the Footlong sandwich is only a name, not an measurement as its a creative license. Along with claims of the Footlong sandwich allegedly not being 12 inches, the plaintiffs also claims subways 6 inch subs are shorter than advertised due to employees cutting the Footlong in half.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2026 |title=UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN |url=https://business.cch.com/ald/SubwayFootlongSandwichLitigationComplaint.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=12 March 2026 |website=cch.com}}</ref> | In 2013, several customers filed lawsuits against Subway product "Footlong" for being less than 12 inches, claiming they were believed to bought a product that 12 inches in length as advertised. Subway initially responded by saying the Footlong sandwich is only a name, not an measurement as its a creative license. Along with claims of the Footlong sandwich allegedly not being 12 inches, the plaintiffs also claims subways 6 inch subs are shorter than advertised due to employees cutting the Footlong in half.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2026 |title=UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN |url=https://business.cch.com/ald/SubwayFootlongSandwichLitigationComplaint.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=12 March 2026 |website=cch.com}}</ref> | ||
The lawsuit reached a settlement in 2015, compensating customers who ordered between January 1, 2003 through October 2 2015 $500, and gave the plaintiffs $520,000 for attorney fees.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luperon |first=Alberto |date=19 | The lawsuit reached a settlement in 2015, compensating customers who ordered between January 1, 2003 through October 2 2015 $500, and gave the plaintiffs $520,000 for attorney fees.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luperon |first=Alberto |date=19 February 2026 |title=Subway Settles Lawsuit Claiming 'Footlongs' Were Too Short |url=https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/subway-settles-lawsuit-claiming-footlongs-were-too-short/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 March 2026 |website=Law&Crime}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bucher |first=Anne |date=19 October 2015 |title=Subway Footlong Sandwich Class Action Settlement |url=https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/subway-footlong-sandwich-class-action-settlement/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 March 2026 |website=Top Class Action}}</ref> | ||
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