In the United States, Buffalo Wild Wings faced a lawsuit claiming that their 'boneless wings' were misleading to customers. The lawsuit alleged that these 'wings' were essentially chicken nuggets and not actual deboned chicken wings, violating the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. The suit, brought forth by Halim, was dismissed by Judge John Tharp Jr. on February 16, 2026, as he ruled there was 'no meat on the bones' of the claims made regarding the advertising of the dish. The judge emphasized that a reasonable consumer would not expect the boneless wings to be traditional deboned wings, comparing this to the general perception that cauliflower wings contain no wing meat. Following the lawsuit's dismissal, Buffalo Wild Wings celebrated the ruling by promoting a buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) deal on their boneless wings. This promotion was highlighted on their social media platforms and was also displayed on their website, which indicates a continued enthusiasm for the product, irrespective of the litigation. While it remains unclear if the BOGO deal was newly created in response to the lawsuit or if it was an ongoing promotion, it does underscore the company's confidence in its offerings. Additionally, the judge granted Halim a deadline to amend his lawsuit if he wished to present further facts to support his claims, suggesting the case could potentially be revisited if new evidence emerges. The implications of this ruling resonate not only within the fast-food industry but also raise questions about truth in advertising and consumer expectations.