Tackett v. McDonald's Corp.

Terry Crabtree, Judge.

In a complaint filed in the Pope County Circuit Court, the appellant alleged that on April 11, 1998, he purchased food at McDonald’s restaurant in Russell-ville, Arkansas, and that the restaurant was participating in a national promotion referred to as the “Monopoly Game.” He asserted that a monopoly game piece was attached to his food purchase that denoted “$200,000 Dream Home Cash” and “Instant.” In addition, appellant claims that he properly submitted the form for redemption of the game piece; that McDonald’s refused to honor the game piece and as a result breached…