Brief

McDonald's Resolves Long-Running No-Poach Antitrust Case

By Lauren Berg · January 2, 2026, 8:28 PM EST

McDonald's has resolved yearslong antitrust litigation brought by workers over the fast-food chain's past use of no-poach provisions in its franchise agreements, according to a brief notice filed in Chicago federal...

To view the full article, register now.

Documents

Case Information

Case Title

Deslandes v. McDonald's USA, LLC et al

Case Number

1:17-cv-04857

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

410(Anti-Trust)

Date Filed

June 28, 2017


Case Title

Turner v. McDonald's USA, LLC et al

Case Number

1:19-cv-05524

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

410(Anti-Trust)

Date Filed

August 15, 2019