L.A. Metro Hit With PETA Lawsuit Over Animal Rights Ads on Local Transport
September 28, 2021
According to PETA, Metro’s policy permits popcorn chicken ads from Jack in the Box, but refuses to allow “I’m Not Popcorn Chicken” spots from PETA. The suit, filed in Los Angeles federal court late Monday against Metro and its CEO, Stephanie Wiggins, alleges violations of the vegan group’s First Amendment rights in 2019 and this year Attempts by City News Service to reach a Metro spokesperson outside of regular business hours were not immediately successful.
