Incident

$50 Million Verdict: Jury Sides with Delivery Driver in Starbucks Hot Tea Burn Incident

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Los Angeles, CA — A California jury has ordered Starbucks to pay $50 million to a delivery driver who suffered severe burns after a tea purchased from one of its locations spilled on him. The verdict, delivered on Thursday, concluded a legal battle that highlights potential safety hazards associated with hot beverages served at popular coffee chains. Tommy Piluyev was injured in October 2018 while at the drive-thru of a Starbucks in Roseville, northeast of Sacramento. As he received two hot teas from a barista, the lid on one of the cups unexpectedly came off, … Read more

$50 Million Verdict Rocks Starbucks After Scalding Tea Incident Leaves Man Disfigured

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Los Angeles, CA – A Los Angeles court awarded $50 million to Michael Garcia, a delivery driver who sustained severe burns after a hot tea spill at a local Starbucks drive-through. The incident occurred on February 8, 2020, when Garcia was handed a poorly secured drink which quickly tipped over, causing third-degree burns to his groin area. The legal team representing Garcia argued that the lapse in ensuring the drink’s stability indicated a neglect of safety protocols by Starbucks employees. Despite being handed a drink carrier, the tea spilled within just over a second, leading … Read more

Jury Orders Starbucks to Pay $50 Million Over Customer’s Severe Burn Incident

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Jacksonville, Fla. — A Florida jury has ordered Starbucks to pay $50 million in damages to a customer who suffered severe burns after spilling a cup of hot coffee. The incident, which has rekindled discussions about the safety protocols of serving hot beverages, culminated in a substantial verdict on Thursday following a lawsuit centered around the consequences of potentially hazardous serving practices. The plaintiff, Joanne Mogavero, sustained first and second-degree burns when the lid of her coffee cup dislodged as she attempted to pass the drink to a passenger in her car. According to court … Read more

$50 Million Verdict Against Starbucks After Scalding Incident Leaves Delivery Driver Seriously Injured

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LOS ANGELES — A delivery driver received a $50 million court award after suffering severe burns from a spilled Starbucks beverage during a drive-thru transaction in California, according to court documents. Michael Garcia, the plaintiff, experienced significant injuries requiring skin grafts and surgeries primarily to his genital area after the incident with a venti-sized tea on Feb. 8, 2020. Garcia’s legal team stated he sustained permanent and altering injuries. In the legal filing, Garcia accused Starbucks of negligence, asserting that the employee handling his order failed to secure the hot beverage adequately in the takeaway … Read more