Subway sued over short 'footlong' sandwiches
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (AP) - Two New Jersey men have sued Subway, saying the world's biggest fast-food chain has been shorting them on its so-called footlong sandwiches.
The filing made Tuesday seeks compensatory damages from the company and a change in practices.
Plaintiffs' lawyer Stephen DeNittis says the company should either make their sandwiches 12 inches long or stop advertising them as footlongs.
He said he's measured sandwiches from 17 area shops and not one has been 12 inches long.
Subway did not immediately return a call to The Associated Press.
The issue got widespread attention last week when a man posted a photo of a sandwich and a ruler on the company's Facebook page.
More than 100,000 people have "liked" or commented on the photo, which has the caption "Subway pls respond." Lookalike pictures have popped up elsewhere on Facebook. And The New York Post conducted an investigation that found four out of seven footlong sandwiches were shy of the 12 inches that makes a foot.
Last week Subwaysaid that the length of its sandwiches may vary slightly when its bread, which is baked at each Subway location, is not made to the chain's exact specifications.
"We are reinforcing our policies and procedures in an effort to ensure our offerings are always consistent no matter which Subway restaurant you visit," Subway said in an e-mailed statement.
The filing made Tuesday seeks compensatory damages from the company and a change in practices.
Plaintiffs' lawyer Stephen DeNittis says the company should either make their sandwiches 12 inches long or stop advertising them as footlongs.
He said he's measured sandwiches from 17 area shops and not one has been 12 inches long.
Subway did not immediately return a call to The Associated Press.
The issue got widespread attention last week when a man posted a photo of a sandwich and a ruler on the company's Facebook page.
More than 100,000 people have "liked" or commented on the photo, which has the caption "Subway pls respond." Lookalike pictures have popped up elsewhere on Facebook. And The New York Post conducted an investigation that found four out of seven footlong sandwiches were shy of the 12 inches that makes a foot.
Last week Subwaysaid that the length of its sandwiches may vary slightly when its bread, which is baked at each Subway location, is not made to the chain's exact specifications.
"We are reinforcing our policies and procedures in an effort to ensure our offerings are always consistent no matter which Subway restaurant you visit," Subway said in an e-mailed statement.
What a sick guy who sue this, who need a foot long sandwich ..
Lawyer who willing to sue this, must shame of himself, he got no better case to sue
Isnt there other more important things to worry about. Like WHO needs to be eating a "FOOT LONG" sandwich any way. It would seem to me that with so many OBESE people in the world we would want to sue for selling a foot long. From what I saw the difference in the length is so small it is hard to see without a ruler, so lets all ban together to cost a company so much money that they raise the price of the food, THAT WILL SHOW THEM WE MEAN BUSINESS!.
All businesses are short-changing consumers. I remember when Wheat Chex was sold in a 17.5oz box. Now it's 14, but same price, or higher:'-( Why should Subway be any different. They use to use Chicken cubes, now, just chicken flavored slices. It's sad that we pay so much and get short-changed:-(
I'm glad he has a life measuring subway sandwiches to see how many inches they are. 12 vs 11 inches doesnt really matter how long it is as long as it is good which it always is!! Get a life.
This is a guy who tells his wife this is 10 inches >-------------------------------------------------------------------------->
you've got to be kidding me..
I would like to see the picture of the guy going around measuring sandwiches at 17 different locations?!?! probably some FAT F*$% wanting more food to stuff in his mouth...sorry but come on, are you really crying over 1 inch..
Do you think the picture of the sub looks like it does in the print ads and commercials? They misrepresent their product--like so many others do.
 @Mark @tijohns    I say lets stop eating at any resturant that does not serve the food as it appears on the print add or tv commercial. We can show them we are serious about our demands by not spending money with them. BUT wait that would mean more home cooked meals and family diners, my GODDESS what was I thinking, Spend time with each other and learn about our kids just because the picture does not match what you receive at the store.
Time to get real people, not everything is perfect, so if you are one of the ones wanting to sue someone over an inch difference in a sandwich, maybe you should take a
 REAL LONGGGGGGG  look at yourself and see where you are short changing the people in your life.
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Hey moron. People of other religions are lawyers as well. But you wouldn't know that. You're a moron.
Who really shot JFK? You fat lazy spoiled Americans have nothing better to do than sit on your behind and complain about your Mafia Government that robs you Americans blind and don't even stand up to them. And then you turn around and Sue everything and everyone around you for stupid petty crap. No wonder the USA is going down the tubes and being taken over by China. Have fun with that!
It ain't the length it's the width and height. The more you squeeze in the better. Subways do taste good
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It isn't about the size it is about the principle! They deserve to win.
@KudusGabriel Mel'ak KGM
you are right they deserve to win so subway can raise the price of their food and post a sign that says not all sandwiches are exactly 12".  So who do you think really won.
principle over a sandwich, this is whats wrong with America
I told my date I had a foot long she laughed at me! :-(
Newsflash folks. A quarter pounder isn't a quarter pound (as served).  Ain't no ho in hoagie either.
u must have a lot of time on ur hand to complain about a half inchÂ
My girlfriend says the same thing....
Shows the truth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h14zJZOW2OQ
The Ford 5.0L Mustang was really 4.9L...we didn't sue ford
Sttupid to sue. Subway should just give 41 cents to everyone who has a receipt for a footlong. Great public relation move.
@Richard E Lauer I'd rather have a footlong, per week for the rest of my life. I'm not greedy. But, that would be sweet justice.
2x4's are not 2x4 but they start out that way and after they are planed and shaped they are less. Same with Sub's. Once they are heated and they shrink they are slightly smaller. These guys have no case since due to construction and prep of the sandwich can change the shaps and size. Stupid argument. Stupid case. So much injustice in the world and this is the best these guys have to offer? You can't fix stupid.
 @Tom Mac The bread gets smaller after it's heated?  Apparently you don't cook much. Â
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It's called a foot long. Â Over the years, Subway has made their sandwiches smaller while charging the same price. Â Good for those Jersey Boys.
 @Tom Mac EXACTLY! This whole thing is completely stupid!
I work at a Subway so I can confirm that the size of the bread depends on how long its allowed to defrost and proof (rise). Its still the same AMOUNT of bread so the customers aren't really getting shorted anything.
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 @Moshe I also work at subway, and this is very true! It is still the same amount of bread, and if people want the 12" all the time, then the bread will have to be over proofed and too airy to get the result every time.Â
@kendra @Moshe I only get foot longs. I like saving half for dinner. Yumminess!!!
There are kids starving in Africa and these two idiots are suing over a short footlong sub? What idiots!! Just another dick head who needs a good kick in the ass!
@Jasmine Girl Just don't kick me.... You would get hurt. I am sitting in a wheelchair and have metal under my butt. haha
Jasmine Girl:
There are more starved people in the US than in Africa relatively speaking, but I think you just need mental floosing for your stupidity!
@Jasmine Girl , the law suit is over false advertising. when you get a bag of potatoes that says five pounds, there HAS to be AT LEAST five pounds of potatoes in the bag.
The size of the bread depends on how long its defrosted and allowed to rise, therefore the advertised measurement is APPROXIMATE. The amount of dough never varies, so the customer isn't getting shorted on amount or weight.
Sounds like this is their way of compensating since they don't have footlongs!
Throw it out of court and throw these two idiots in the Secaucus swamp!
These two guys wives should make it public their penis' are not 6" as stated by each guy. They claim 6", it's more like 4-5"
I want to meet the 2 men who are suing. Nothing better to do with their time?? Should we all sue the EPA when our cars get no where near the MPG as stated on the sticker?? I have driven on the highway and got well below the 24 MPG stated. (at regular speeds). Let's file a class action suit. Let's go measure a quarter pounder and see if it really weights 4 oz.Â
@Long Island LI , please do. there are laws against false advertising. when companies deliberatly mislead the public, they should be held responsible.Â
Please. Is anyone suing Sonic because their footlong Coney dogs aren't 12" ? The footlong is the name of the sandwich. Its an approximate length. Try baking bread and see if you come out with the same shape and size every time.Â
This is just retarded. I love subway and i always will
People if you don't like what your getting GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. Subway is not the only gig in town....Quit bitching and use your freedom to eat elsewhere.
my wife is suing me - because I'm not a footlong
ever buy a piece of wood? 4" x 2"Â is more like 3 1/2" x 1 3/4"
how about McD's quarter pounder? and its 100% all beef?
or the MPG stated on the sticker or on ads?
All I know is the Lawyers are going to win and you and I will now have to pay $6 for a $5 sub
I usually get a kids mean [4 inches] and it was barely 2 1/2.. not to mention the lady was a huge jerk. Subway.. what are you doing!?
A kids meal is 3 inches APPROXIMATELY. Employees don't break out a ruler every time they make a sandwich. You still get the same amount of meat, cheese and veggies. As a matter of fact most Subways give more veggies and sauce than regulation calls for so you were probably compensated somehow.
 @Katie C Its called not going back. We all must have knew there was a reason they were dirt cheap. 5 bucks for a 10 1/2 foot sub still sounds great to me
@Katie CÂ Â Â 2 1/2"? did it have bite marks on one end?
If the judge doesn't throw this out, I've lost any lingering faith in our legal system.Â
I was on my way to work and picked aup a guacamole sub. On the way i was in a hurry so i diddnt notice till later on my lunch break that they did not even put guacamole in it..but they sure as heck charged me for the guac..sigh