Summary: Frank Siragusa, representing himself and others in similar circumstances, has initiated a class action lawsuit against Taco Bell Corp. The suit accuses Taco Bell of deceptive trade practices, alleging that the company falsely advertised the quantity of beef and other ingredients in specific menu items, including the Crunchwrap Supreme®, Grande Crunchwrap®, Vegan Crunchwrap®, Mexican Pizza, and Veggie Mexican Pizza. The plaintiff asserts that the actual products are noticeably smaller and contain fewer ingredients than advertised, leading to financial harm to consumers and unjustly boosting sales at the expense of competitors. The lawsuit, lodged in New York, encompasses all individuals or entities that purchased the specified Taco Bell products from July 31, 2020, until the final resolution of this case. The plaintiff contends that a class action is the most effective way to resolve these claims, given the impracticality of individual litigation for each class member. The plaintiff's goal is to halt Taco Bell's purportedly misleading advertising and seeks financial compensation for all individuals who bought the product based on the exaggerated advertisements. The plaintiff also requests an injunction requiring Taco Bell to amend its advertising or cease selling the product. The lawsuit alleges breaches of New York General Business Law Sections 349 and 350, arguing that the defendant's advertisements misled consumers into thinking they were buying menu items with a specific quantity of beef and/or ingredients, when in reality, the actual products contained approximately 100% less than advertised. The plaintiff is seeking financial, compensatory, statutory, and treble damages, interest, and attorneys’ fees and costs. Additionally, the plaintiff is seeking statutory damages of $50 per unit purchased under GBL § 349 and $500 per unit purchased under GBL § 350. The plaintiff also requests an injunction to halt the defendant from perpetuating the alleged illegal practices. The lawsuit, filed on July 31, 2023, is represented by The Law Office of James C. Kelly and Anthony J. Russo, Jr., P.A., also known as The Russo Firm. The plaintiff and the class are demanding a trial by jury.