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McDonald's Sued Over Fatal Drive-Thru Attack
14 Jan
Summary
- Husband sues McDonald's for wife's death at drive-thru in 2026.
- Lawsuit claims employees ignored assault despite warnings.
- Victim suffered fatal head trauma after defending husband.
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's and its franchisees by Jose Juan Rangel, whose wife Maria Vargas Luna died in March 2026. The suit alleges that employees at a California drive-thru exhibited negligence by not intervening or calling 911 during a violent encounter.
According to the complaint filed nearly two years after the incident, the attacker, Charles Cornelius Green Jr., approached vehicles for an extended period before assaulting Rangel and his wife. Luna sustained a fatal head injury when she defended her husband, succumbing to her injuries after months on life support.
The lawsuit highlights a history of safety concerns at the location, citing 132 police calls in the four years prior. Rangel argues that McDonald's failed to implement necessary security measures despite known risks and visible warning signs, leading to the tragic outcome.
