A California jury awarded Michael Garcia, a delivery driver, $50 million after he suffered severe burns when a hot tea spilled in his lap due to a barista's negligence. The incident occurred in February 2020 when Garcia, working as a Postmates driver, ordered three hot teas from a Starbucks drive-thru, and an unsecured cup fell on him. Starbucks plans to appeal the decision, asserting they maintain high safety standards. Garcia's attorney emphasized that while the compensation can't reverse the harm caused, it represents accountability for Starbucks’ safety failures.
A Los Angeles County jury found Starbucks negligent on March 14, marking four years since the litigation between Starbucks and Michael Garcia began.
'No amount of money can undo the permanent catastrophic harm he has suffered, but this jury verdict is a critical step in holding Starbucks accountable for flagrant disregard for customer safety and failure to accept responsibility,' he said.
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