Youngstown businessman Herb Washington has settled a racial discrimination lawsuit filed against fast-food chain McDonalds, according to published reports.

CNBC reported that Washington, once the chain’s largest Black franchisee, has agreed to dismiss his lawsuit while McDonald’s purchases his 13 restaurants for $33.5 million.

A statement from McDonald’s said the federal court did not find that the chain violated any laws, according to the report.

Washington filed the complaint earlier this year claiming the company has not treated him the same as his white counterparts, citing among other things assessments and incentives.

He claimed McDonald's Corporate made it difficult for black owners to reach higher profits, by only allowing them to operate locations in areas with lower volume and profit margins.