Man Sues Fast-Food Chains for His Obesity

A man sued four leading fast-food chains, claiming he became obese and suffered from other serious health problems from eating their fatty cuisine.

Caesar Barber, 56, filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Bronx Supreme Court, naming McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King and Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Barber, a 5-foot, 10-inch maintenance worker who weighs 272 pounds, had heart attacks in 1996 and 1999 and has diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

He said he ate fast food for decades, believing it was good for him until his doctor cautioned him otherwise.

Barber said there is no history of heart disease or diabetes in his family. He said he started eating fast food in the 1950s because it was cheap and efficient.

Steven Anderson, president of the National Restaurant Assn., called Barber’s claim “senseless and baseless.”