Douglas and his attorney, Joel Yunek, say they have negotiated with McDonald's for more than a year but have been unable to reach a settlement. They filed a lawsuit on May 8 in Floyd County District Court.
Yunek said they aren't looking "for the world."
"But certainly ... he is deserving of an apology. Certainly, he is deserving of some kind of compensation," Yunek said.
Douglas said it's not about money but about accountability and to ensure the restaurant takes measures to ensure their employees are handling food properly.