1. a) What is a class action lawsuit?
b) On what grounds did the law firm file the class action suit against Taco Bell?

2. How is Taco Bell defending itself against the accusation? Be specific.

3. Why did Taco Bell respond so quickly and publicly to the lawsuit?

4. According to fast-food litigation attorney Marc Williams, why don't the plaintiffs have a strong case against Taco Bell?

5. a) What damages are the plaintiffs asking for?
b) What does attorney Marc Williams assume based on this information?

6. "A frivolous lawsuit is one that has little to no chance of being won. In legal usage 'frivolous litigation' consists of a claim or defense that is presented where the party (or the party's legal counsel) had reason to know that the claim or defense was manifestly insufficient or futile." (from wikipedia)  Would you consider the class action against Taco Bell a frivolous lawsuit? Explain your answer.

7. If the lawsuit against Taco Bell is successful (of if the lawsuit doesn't even go to court), would it change your opinion about eating at the restaurants in the future? Explain your answer.