Why Burger King was sued

Burger King is being sued by a consumer advocacy group that dislikes the chain's use of trans fats in its foods. While I applaud the use of trans fat-free oils in chains like Wendy's, Taco Bell and KFC, Burger King has yet to switch the oils it cooks customer's food in from the artery-clogging oils.

Is that any reason to sue the company, though? Unlike smoke-free establishments, the smoke can't drift over and invade the air of non-smokers. People that choose to eat at Burger King and have that unhealthy dose of trans fat should be responsible.

While I'd never eat at Burger King based on what I consider a pretty deplorable menu, millions do each day. Although the chain has not committed to a menu free of trans fats, I'm not sure that is the basis of a lawsuit. But, it will be interesting to see how this court case proceeds (if it does).