Michael Garcia sued the chain after a hot tea spilled into his lap, causing severe burns and disfigurement to his genitals.
A jury on Friday awarded a delivery driver $50 million in damages after he suffered third-degree burns while picking up an ...
The coffee giant intends to appeal the verdict after hot tea left Michael Garcia, a delivery driver, with "third-degree burns ...
The coffee giant said it plans to appeal the “excessive verdict” stemming from an incident at a drive-thru in 2020, and insists safety is paramount to the company.
According to an attorney with Trial Lawyers for Justice, an unsecured 180+ degrees hot tea fell onto the lap of Michael ...
Michael Garcia was picking up a Postmates delivery when the drink spilled in his lap, causing third-degree burns to his penis ...
Starbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million to a customer who suffered severe burns and disfigurement after hot drinks ...
A Los Angeles County jury has ordered Starbucks to pay $50 million to a customer who suffered severe burns after a botched ...
The man's lawyer argued that the drink was not properly secured, but Starbucks plans to appeal the verdict. | ITV National News ...
Starbucks customer Michael Garcia claimed an employee did not wedge the scalding-hot tea firmly enough into a takeaway tray, leading to him sustaining serious burns.
The incident took place on 8 February 2020 when the driver collected an order from a Los Angeles drive-through.
A jury in California on Friday ordered Starbucks to pay $50 million in damages to a delivery driver who was severely burned by an improperly secured lid on hot beverages.