McDonald's settles lawsuits with more education

AN RAFAEL, Calif. - A judge has approved an $8.5 million educational campaign by McDonald's Corp. to settle lawsuits filed against the fast-food giant for failing to reduce its use of partially hydrogenated oil.\nIn February, McDonald's agreed to pay $7 million to the American Heart Association to educate people about trans fats in foods. It also agreed to spend $1.5 million publicizing it had not followed through on its 2002 pledge to switch to a healthier cooking oil.