The Supreme Court in the US state of Ohio has ruled that consumers cannot expect boneless chicken wings to actually be free of bones. The court was hearing a case filed by a restaurant patron who suffered medical issues after getting a bone stuck in his throat.&nbsp;

The court delivering the 4-3 judgement gave an amusing analogy stating that diners know they are not being served 'fingers' when they order 'chicken fingers'.&nbsp;

“A diner reading ‘boneless wings’ on a menu would no more believe that the restaurant was warranting the absence of bones in the items than believe that the items were made from chicken wings, just as a person eating ‘chicken fingers’ would know that he had not been served fingers,” Justice Joseph T&nbsp;Deters wrote for the majority.

"The food item's label on the menu described a cooking style; it was not a guarantee," he added.&nbsp;

The judges who did not agree with the majority view described it as&nbsp;“utter jabberwocky" and said a jury should be allowed to decide whether the restaurant the negligent or not.&nbsp;

"Jurors likely have eaten boneless wings, some will have fed boneless wings to their children, and jurors have common sense.&nbsp;They will be able to determine, better than any court, what a consumer reasonably expects when ordering boneless wings," said dissenting&nbsp;Justice Michael P&nbsp;Donnelly.&nbsp;

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<h2>What is the case about?</h2>

Michael Berkheimer, an Ohio resident, was dining with his wife and friends in 2016 at 'Wings on Brookwood'&nbsp;&nbsp;when he ordered boneless wings with parmesan garlic sauce. However, after eating the chicken piece, he felt somewhat uncomfortable.&nbsp;

Three days later,&nbsp;Berkheimer went to the emergency room after feeling feverish and unable to get food down his throat. The doctors diagnosing him discovered a long, thin bone down in his throat that had reportedly torn his oesophagus, causing the reaction.&nbsp;

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Having suffered,&nbsp;Berkheimer&nbsp;took the restaurant to court and argued that the menu had no warning to indicate that its boneless wings could actually contain bones. He sued the restaurant for&nbsp;negligence and breach of warranty, among other claims.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court in the US state of Ohio has ruled that consumers cannot expect boneless chicken wings to actually be free of bones. The court was hearing a case filed by a restaurant patron who suffered medical issues after getting a bone stuck in his throat.

The Supreme Court in the US state of Ohio has ruled that consumers cannot expect boneless chicken wings to actually be free of bones. The court was hearing a case filed by a restaurant patron who suffered medical issues after getting a bone stuck in his throat. The court delivering the 4-3 judgement gave an amusing analogy stating that diners know they are not being served 'fingers' when they order 'chicken fingers'. “A diner reading ‘boneless wings’ on a menu would no more believe that the restaurant was warranting the absence of bones in the items than believe that the items were made from chicken wings, just as a person eating ‘chicken fingers’ would know that he had not been served fingers,” Justice Joseph T Deters wrote for the majority. "The food item's label on the menu described a cooking style; it was not a guarantee," he added. The judges who did not agree with the majority view described it as “utter jabberwocky" and said a jury should be allowed to decide whether the restaurant the negligent or not. "Jurors likely have eaten boneless wings, some will have fed boneless wings to their children, and jurors have common sense. They will be able to determine, better than any court, what a consumer reasonably expects when ordering boneless wings," said dissenting Justice Michael P Donnelly. WATCH | McDonald's temporarily shuts US offices, to announce layoffs What is the case about? Michael Berkheimer, an Ohio resident, was dining with his wife and friends in 2016 at 'Wings on Brookwood' when he ordered boneless wings with parmesan garlic sauce. However, after eating the chicken piece, he felt somewhat uncomfortable. Three days later, Berkheimer went to the emergency room after feeling feverish and unable to get food down his throat. The doctors diagnosing him discovered a long, thin bone down in his throat that had reportedly torn his oesophagus, causing the reaction. Also read | McDonald's found liable for scalding Chicken McNugget that burned girl, rules jury Having suffered, Berkheimer took the restaurant to court and argued that the menu had no warning to indicate that its boneless wings could actually contain bones. He sued the restaurant for negligence and breach of warranty, among other claims. (With inputs from agencies)

'Boneless chicken wings can have bones': Ohio Supreme Court declares

A jury in South Florida, US on Friday (July 21) awarded $800,000 in damages to the family of a little girl after she suffered second-degree burns when a flaming-hot McDonald's Chicken McNugget fell on her thigh in 2019.

A jury in South Florida, US on Friday (July 21) awarded $800,000 in damages to the family of a little girl after she suffered second-degree burns when a flaming-hot McDonald's Chicken McNugget fell on her thigh in 2019. Her family had sought $15 million in damages. The decision to award the money comes a little more than two months after the jury found McDonald's and its franchise holder, Upchurch, liable for the ordeal suffered by the girl. The family was awarded $400,000 for the suffering and mental anguish suffered in the past four years as well as $400,000 for the future, according to BBC. "I'm actually just happy that they listened to Olivia's voice and the jury was able to decide a fair judgment," said the girl's mother Philana Holmes. "I'm happy with that. I honestly had no expectations, so this is more than fair for me." Also read | Finally! McDonald's in Chicago introduces India's favourite 'McAloo Tikki' on its menu, netizens share joy The 2019 incident The incident took place in August 2019 when Holmes took her son and daughter to a Tamarac McDonald’s and bought the Happy Meals. However, she was given no warning that the food might be scalding. After receiving the food from the drive-thru window, she passed it along to her daughter and son in the back seat and drove away. Her daughter, Olivia, an autistic child who was four years old at the time, did not testify during the trial. However, according to Holmes' version, she did not realise at first why her daughter was screaming in the back. Upon pulling up into a nearby parking lot to help the child, she noticed the burn and took photos on her iPhone, which included audio clips of the child’s screams. Watch | Over 100 McDonald's workers report sexual harassment at workplace × Both the photo and the audio were presented during the trial. The attorneys representing the fast-food giant, however, argued that food had to be hot to avoid salmonella poisoning. They added that nuggets were not meant to be pressed between a seat belt and human flesh for more than two minutes. Though both sides agreed that the nugget was the cause of the burns, the family's lawyers argued that the temperature was above 93 Celsius while McDonald's said it was no more than 71 Celsius. The case is reminiscent of the 1992 Stella Liebeck case when she received $2.7 million in punitive damages after a McDonald's hot coffee spilled into her lap - burning her legs, groin and buttocks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Lab-grown chicken meat will make its debut at a Singapore restaurant in a culinary first this weekend after the company behind the product announced its inaugural sale on Wednesday.

US start-up Eat Just said earlier this month that its product had been approved for sale in the city-state as an ingredient in chicken nuggets after Singapore became the first country to allow meat created without slaughtering any animals to be sold.

Consumption of animals is an environmental threat as cattle produce potent greenhouse gas methane while logging to create pastures destroys natural barriers against climate change. On Wednesday, the company said it had made its first commercial sale of the product to 1880, a restaurant in Robertson Quay, a posh riverside entertainment centre.

Eat Just chief executive Josh Tetrick said the news "moves us closer to a world where the majority of the meat we eat will not require tearing down a single forest, displacing a single animal's habitat or using a single drop of antibiotics".

The company said that the restaurant will start serving it from Saturday. Three cultured chicken dishes will be served, "each bite influenced by a top chicken-producing country in the world: China, Brazil and the United States", the statement added.

"This is a very exciting collaboration for me. I think people are going to love it," said Colin Buchan, the restaurant's executive chef who used to cook for footballer David Beckham. Demand for sustainable meat alternatives is rising due to growing pressure from consumers about the environment and animal welfare, but other products in the market are plant-based.

The company said that meat consumption is projected to increase more than 70 per cent by 2050, and lab-grown alternatives have a role to play in ensuring a secure food supply. There were concerns that lab-grown varieties would be too expensive, but a spokesman for Eat Just said the company had made "considerable progress" in lowering the cost.

Singapore, the high-tech city-state, has become a hub for the development of sustainable foods, with start-ups producing goods ranging from lab-grown "seafood" to dumplings made with tropical fruit instead of pork.

Lab-grown chicken meat will make its debut at a Singapore restaurant in a culinary first this weekend after the company behind the product announced its inaugural sale on Wednesday.

Lab-grown chicken meat will make its debut at a Singapore restaurant in a culinary first this weekend after the company behind the product announced its inaugural sale on Wednesday. US start-up Eat Just said earlier this month that its product had been approved for sale in the city-state as an ingredient in chicken nuggets after Singapore became the first country to allow meat created without slaughtering any animals to be sold. Consumption of animals is an environmental threat as cattle produce potent greenhouse gas methane while logging to create pastures destroys natural barriers against climate change. On Wednesday, the company said it had made its first commercial sale of the product to 1880, a restaurant in Robertson Quay, a posh riverside entertainment centre. Eat Just chief executive Josh Tetrick said the news "moves us closer to a world where the majority of the meat we eat will not require tearing down a single forest, displacing a single animal's habitat or using a single drop of antibiotics". The company said that the restaurant will start serving it from Saturday. Three cultured chicken dishes will be served, "each bite influenced by a top chicken-producing country in the world: China, Brazil and the United States", the statement added. "This is a very exciting collaboration for me. I think people are going to love it," said Colin Buchan, the restaurant's executive chef who used to cook for footballer David Beckham. Demand for sustainable meat alternatives is rising due to growing pressure from consumers about the environment and animal welfare, but other products in the market are plant-based. The company said that meat consumption is projected to increase more than 70 per cent by 2050, and lab-grown alternatives have a role to play in ensuring a secure food supply. There were concerns that lab-grown varieties would be too expensive, but a spokesman for Eat Just said the company had made "considerable progress" in lowering the cost. Singapore, the high-tech city-state, has become a hub for the development of sustainable foods, with start-ups producing goods ranging from lab-grown "seafood" to dumplings made with tropical fruit instead of pork.

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