A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings over its use of the term 'boneless wings' on its menu. The plaintiff, an Illinois man, had argued that the restaurant chain was misleading customers by labeling items that don't actually contain wing meat as 'boneless wings.'

Judge John Z. Lee ruled that the term 'boneless wings' is not deceptive to reasonable consumers, stating that the plaintiff's claim had 'no meat on its bones.' The judge noted that the menu description clearly indicates these items are made from chicken breast meat, not actual wings. This ruling aligns with similar cases where courts have found that menu terminology is generally understood by consumers.

The decision represents a victory for restaurants using creative menu descriptions and could discourage similar lawsuits targeting food labeling practices. While some consumers may prefer more literal menu descriptions, the court found that the term 'boneless wings' has become a widely recognized menu item that doesn't require literal interpretation.