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Jury Orders $50 Million Compensation for Victim Severely Burned by Starbucks Tea

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In a landmark ruling, a Los Angeles court has ordered Starbucks to pay $50 million in damages to a woman who suffered third-degree burns after a cup of hot tea she purchased from one of their stores spilled on her. The decision came after a lengthy trial that highlighted potential safety concerns surrounding the handling and packaging of hot beverages. The plaintiff, Joanne Mogavero, a 43-year-old mother of three, encountered the life-altering incident back in 2014. She had been handed a cup of tea with an improperly secured lid at a Starbucks drive-thru when the … Read more

Jury Awards $50 Million to Man Burned by Improperly Secured Tea at Starbucks Drive-Thru

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Los Angeles – A California jury has ordered Starbucks to compensate a delivery driver with a $50 million payout after he suffered severe burns from a spilled hot tea. The incident, which left the man with significant injuries, spotlighted ongoing concerns regarding the safety protocols surrounding the handling of hot beverages in the fast-food industry. Michael Garcia, the plaintiff in this case, experienced the life-altering injuries while picking up an order from a Starbucks drive-thru in Los Angeles on February 8, 2020. Garcia, who was working for the delivery service Postmates at the time, ordered … Read more

$50 Million Verdict for Delivery Driver Burned by Starbucks Tea in Drive-Through Accident

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Los Angeles, CA — A California jury awarded $50 million to a delivery driver who sustained severe burns from a Starbucks beverage. The incident, which resulted in permanent and considerable physical and psychological damage, took place at a drive-through in Los Angeles County on February 8, 2020. Michael Garcia, the driver, was collecting a venti-sized “Medicine Ball” tea, a popular off-menu item known for its meld of lemonade, green tea, peach tea, and honey, purported to alleviate symptoms of the common cold. The hot beverage spilled onto Garcia, leading to his hospitalization and necessitating multiple … Read more

Starbucks Hit with $50 Million Verdict After Customer Severely Burned in Drive-Through Mishap

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Los Angeles, CA – A Los Angeles County jury recently awarded $50 million to Michael Garcia, a local resident, after he sustained severe burns from a hot beverage spill at a Starbucks drive-through in 2020. Garcia, a Postmates delivery driver at the time, claimed the tray holding his tea order collapsed, causing the drinks to spill onto his lap, as outlined in court testimonies. The incident reportedly occurred at a Starbucks location in Exposition Park while Garcia was collecting an order consisting of three Venti hot teas. According to Garcia, the cardboard drink carrier failed … Read more