Oklahoma Woman’s Fast-Food Herpes Lawsuit Expands

A 32-year-old Oklahoma woman has expanded her lawsuit against McDonald’s, alleging she contracted herpes after using a restroom at a Tulsa location in May 2023. The case now includes claims of negligence in facility maintenance and failure to warn customers about health risks. If successful, the suit could set a precedent for foodborne illness liability in the fast-food industry.

Why This Lawsuit Could Reshape Fast-Food Liability

The original complaint, filed in May 2023, accused a McDonald’s employee of failing to properly sanitize high-touch surfaces in the restroom, leading to the woman’s herpes infection. Now, her legal team has added broader allegations: that corporate policies on restroom hygiene violate Oklahoma’s