Large man sues White Castle over small seats
A 290-pound New York City man is suing White Castle because he can’t fit into the burger chain’s seats. Martin Kessman, 64, said restaurant staff assured him two years ago that the “booths were going to be enlarged and made comfortable for people with a little more weight,” but never followed through on that promise. “I just want to sit down like a normal person,” said Kessman.
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