James Gertie, of Des Plaines, tells The Daily Herald that bundling two cheeseburgers, medium french fries and a drink at $5.90 is 41 cents more than when individual items are purchased.
Gertie, a bus driver, says his lawsuit filed this month is about principle, not 41 cents.
He seeks class-action status for a consumer fraud and deceptive practices lawsuit against McDonald's operator Karis Management Co.
The complaint seeks an injunction to keep McDonald's from pricing value meals higher than items purchased separately.
Des Plaines-based Karis operates McDonald's restaurants in nine cities. Representatives from McDonald's and Karis didn't return messages.