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A Chicago man filed a lawsuit in 2023 against Buffalo Wild Wings, claiming the chain engaged in false advertising by marketing boneless wings made from chicken breast meat rather than deboned chicken wings. U.S. District Judge John Tharp Jr. dismissed the case in February 2026.

A Chicago man filed a lawsuit in 2023 against Buffalo Wild Wings, claiming the chain engaged in false advertising by marketing boneless wings made from chicken breast meat rather than deboned chicken wings. U.S. District Judge John Tharp Jr. dismissed the case in February 2026.

Judge Tharp ruled that a reasonable consumer would not believe boneless wings were deboned chicken wings reconstituted into a "Franken-wing," stating the plaintiff's complaint "has no meat on its bones." The judge noted boneless wings are essentially chicken nuggets.

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Judge Tharp ruled that a reasonable consumer would not believe boneless wings were deboned chicken wings reconstituted into a "Franken-wing," stating the plaintiff's complaint "has no meat on its bones." The judge noted boneless wings are essentially chicken nuggets.

The plaintiff, Aimen Halim, purchased boneless wings in January 2023 and argued the term deceives customers since the product uses cheaper breast meat. He sought roughly $10 million in damages and attempted to bring a nationwide class action lawsuit.

The plaintiff, Aimen Halim, purchased boneless wings in January 2023 and argued the term deceives customers since the product uses cheaper breast meat. He sought roughly $10 million in damages and attempted to bring a nationwide class action lawsuit.

Buffalo Wild Wings argued that context clues make clear the product cannot be wing meat and that "wing" refers to a cooking style rather than a chicken body part. The judge cited cauliflower wings as evidence that consumers understand the term describes preparation style.

Buffalo Wild Wings argued that context clues make clear the product cannot be wing meat and that "wing" refers to a cooking style rather than a chicken body part. The judge cited cauliflower wings as evidence that consumers understand the term describes preparation style.

In July 2024, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a man who ordered boneless wings should have expected bones, denying him a jury trial after he suffered serious medical complications from a bone fragment. State Sen. Bill DeMora announced plans to propose legislation in response.

In July 2024, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a man who ordered boneless wings should have expected bones, denying him a jury trial after he suffered serious medical complications from a bone fragment. State Sen. Bill DeMora announced plans to propose legislation in response.

Judge Tharp gave Halim until March 20, 2026, to file an amended complaint to demonstrate economic injury, though he expressed skepticism that additional facts could salvage the claim. The ruling allows Buffalo Wild Wings to continue using the term "boneless wings" on its menu.

Judge Tharp gave Halim until March 20, 2026, to file an amended complaint to demonstrate economic injury, though he expressed skepticism that additional facts could salvage the claim. The ruling allows Buffalo Wild Wings to continue using the term "boneless wings" on its menu.

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