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An Allegheny County Judge has ruled that the family of a teenage girl raped by her McDonald’s manager can pursue a case against the fast-food giant.
Walter Garner, who pleaded guilty to the rape last year, had previously served time in prison for the indecent assault of a 10-year-old girl in 2003.
The family has sued both the franchisee, a local limited liability corporation called Rice Enterprises, and the McDonald’s Corporation.
But the McDonald’s corporate petitioned the court to have the case against it dismissed.
But Judge Christine Ward denied the motion, saying the case can move forward.
The family of the 14 year old girl has a long legal road ahead. McDonald’s has so far fought this claim against it and cases like it have been known to drag on for years.
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