Subway has filed a $210 million defamation lawsuit against the CBC alleging reports about the sandwich chain's chicken have caused it to suffer significant sales losses. Subway alleges the CBC acted "recklessly and maliciously" in airing a Marketplace report in February that said DNA tests suggested some chicken products served by the chain could contain only 50 per cent chicken or less. Subway alleges its reputation and brand have taken a hit as a result of the CBC reports. The CBC has said it stands by its reports, noting the DNA tests were done by independent and credible experts. The lawsuit alleges the reports unfairly painted Subway as resorting to misleading business practices and cheap ingredients at the expense of Canadian consumers.

Source: CBC News April 18, 2017 22:52 UTC