Man Sues White Castle Over Booth Size

[THUNDERDUCK]

Even though we live in a supersized world, bigger is not always better. One devoted White Castle customer is suing the restaurant chain because he can't fit into the restaurant's booths. Martin Kessman, who weighs 290 pounds, complained to management for more than two years after repeatedly knocking his knee into the tables' metal supports. After the 64-year-old New York stockbroker sent a series of letters of complaint to the chain, he received what he called condescending responses. White Castle sent him free hamburger coupons and promised that it would expand its booth sizes. But the booths were never changed and Kessman is now taking his case to federal court. He is suing for bigger chairs and unspecified damages because he says the eatery is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. (He compares himself to pregnant women and the handicapped.) The lawsuit, however, has not put an end to Kessman's love of mini burgers. Now, instead of going to White Castle himself, he sends his wife.

[JFC]

[J-Triumf]

I'm all about freedom of choice and the allure of a good burger, but if you're too fat to fit into a booth at a fast food restaurant, you might wanna consider cutting back on the stuff or at least exploring other options regardless of what kind of seating is available. And while I realize not all fat people are fat for the same reasons, it's probably safe to assume the reason for this guy's size and thus he should know better.

[Slack]

^"Frivolous lawsuit" and "should know better" go together like peas and carrots.

[togusa]

This is... pretty sad. I want to see a picture of how large those booths are now.