Whataburger Faces $1 Million Lawsuit Over Surprising Onion Mishap—But Is There More To The Story?
Is there any phrase in the English language more fraught with peril than “no onions, please”? There you are, just trying to avoid a little extra breath weapon on your Whataburger order, and suddenly you’re thrust into the heart of America’s most contentious legal battleground: the war over burger toppings . If you’ve ever wondered how far a fast food faux pas can go, buckle up—because a Texas man is actually suing Whataburger after a stealth onion ambush landed him in allergic misery . I don’t know about you, but it makes me question if “hold the onions” is up there with “beware of dog” in terms of ignored warnings . Are our burger preferences non-binding suggestions in this brave new culinary world? Are we, too, just one stray slice away from rewriting tort law? It’s a real tearjerker—literally and figuratively . Curious what America thinks about the onion underworld and allergic overreactions? LEARN MORE .
A Texas man filed a lawsuit against the fast food chain Whataburger alleging that he received onions on his burger despite requesting none, claiming the meal caused an allergic reaction. What do you think?
“How much am I entitled to if I just think their burgers are gross?”
Spencer Snook, Box Ticker
“Real Whataburger fans will eat through any allergic reaction.”
Jerome Onderko, Recipe Judge
“I know from personal experience that allium law is a nightmare to navigate.”
Isa Clark, Chief Revisionist
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