A Los Angeles jury has ruled that Starbucks is liable for $50 million in damages owed to Michael Garcia, who suffered severe burns when hot drinks were mishandled during a drive-through transaction in 2020. Garcia, claiming negligence on Starbucks' part, presented video evidence showing one drink was askew in the tray, leading to multiple spills on his lap. Starbucks plans to appeal, asserting their commitment to safety standards and contesting the jury's verdict as excessive. The case draws parallels to historic tort cases like the McDonald's coffee incident, invoking discussions on liability and consumer safety.
Garcia claimed he was severely burned in 2020 after his tray of hot teas 'caved in on itself,' causing multiple drinks to spill on him.
Starbucks plans to appeal the verdict, stating, 'We sympathize with Mr. Garcia, but we disagree with the jury's decision that we were at fault for this incident.'
The award against Starbucks mirrors previous civil court judgments, notably the McDonald's coffee case, highlighting concerns over excessive tort awards.
Jurors agreed that Starbucks was negligent, awarding $50 million to Garcia for pain and suffering, which he claimed resulted from severe burns.
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