Man sues In-N-Out, claims meth in milkshake

A California man is suing In-N-Out Burger after he says he got sick from meth he found in his milkshake. 

The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, states that Fred Maldonado bought a burger and milkshake from the restaurant's Downey, Calif., location in March 2014. 

The morning after the meal, Maldonado claims he woke up and found a napkin and two capsules in the bottom of his milkshake cup. He was given an apology and a free burger when he returned to the restaurant to complain. 

The lawsuit states that further investigation discovered methamphetamines inside the capsules. Maldonado claims to have felt nausea and mental distress from drinking the milkshake. 

In-N-Out officials said they will fight the allegations in court. 

"At In-N-Out Burger, we have always served the freshest, highest quality burgers, fries, and drinks and customer safety is one of our highest priorities," In-N-Out Burger executive vice president Arnie Wensinger told City News Service. "We will vigorously defend these baseless claims."

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