Source: Fortune
Summary
A Chicago man, Aimen Halim, sued Buffalo Wild Wings in 2023, claiming the restaurant chain’s “boneless wings” were actually chicken breast meat, not de-boned wing meat. A judge ruled in Buffalo Wild Wings’ favor, stating that Halim failed to prove reasonable consumers were deceived by the term “boneless wings.” The lawsuit sparked a debate about the legitimacy of boneless chicken, with some comparing it to chicken nuggets.
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The numbers tell one story. Buffalo Wild Wings’ “boneless wings” are made from chicken breast, not wing meat. Aimen Halim’s lawsuit claimed deception, but the judge didn’t buy it. The ruling gives Halim a chance to amend his complaint, but it’s unclear if he can “drum” up enough evidence. The boneless wing debate rages on, with some calling it a “blazin’ hot” issue. The real question is: what’s in a name?
Author: Evan Null
