No legal takeaways for fast foodies

IN a major victory for the fast food industry, a federal judge yesterday dismissed a widely watched suit in which McDonald's hamburgers and French fries were blamed for children's obesity.

US District Judge Robert Sweet said the plaintiffs, including a 14-year-old girl who is 4'10" and 170 pounds, failed to show McDonald's Corporation products presented a danger unknown to consumers.

He also cited concerns the case could "spawn thousands of similar 'McLawsuits'" against all types of restaurants.