An Illinois man is suing fast-food giant McDonald's and a local franchisee, claiming false advertising after his Extra Value Meal cost him more than if he had purchased the items à la carte.

Illinois bus driver James Gertie filed the lawsuit seeking class action status after he realized he paid 41 cents more for his $5.90 Extra Value Meal than he would have if he had purchased two cheeseburgers, fries and a drink separately.

"The reason that I am doing this is not about the 41 cents," Gertie told news sources. "It's because of the principle."

In his lawsuit, Gertie argues that McDonald's should not be able to get away with blatant false advertising, with the lawsuit stating the meal deal is clearly "no ‘value’ at all, let alone an ‘extra value.'" Gertie is seeking reimbursement for all customers "overcharged" for the two-cheeseburger Extra Value Meal.

—Source:  newser.com