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$50 Million Verdict Against Starbucks After Delivery Driver Suffers Severe Burns from Spilled Tea

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LOS ANGELES — A California jury has ordered Starbucks to pay $50 million in damages to Michael Garcia, a delivery driver who suffered severe burns after a hot tea spill incident. The legal battle, which culminated in a recent verdict, began after Garcia claimed he was injured by a poorly secured beverage handed to him at a Starbucks drive-thru in 2020. Garcia, who was working as a Postmates driver at the time of the incident, visited a Starbucks location in February 2020, where he ordered three venti-sized hot teas. According to Garcia’s legal team from … Read more

California Man Wins $50 Million in Lawsuit Against Starbucks Over Severe Burns from Hot Tea

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San Bernardino, California – A California man seriously burned by spilled tea he purchased at a Starbucks has been awarded $50 million in damages, a significant decision highlighting corporate responsibility and customer safety. Tommy Piluyev was at a drive-through in Roseville in October 2018 when he sustained second and third-degree burns. The lid of his hot tea came off as a Starbucks employee handed him two beverages through his car window, resulting in near-boiling water pouring over his hands, stomach, and pelvic area. The burns were so severe that they reached deep into his muscle … Read more

Ask a Lawyer: How to Navigate Legal Issues After Severe Weather Events

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Severe weather patterns have been wreaking havoc across various parts of the United States, highlighting the urgent need for legal clarity and preparedness in face of natural disasters. From hurricanes in the South to blizzards in the North, the increasing frequency and intensity of these events have left many wondering about their legal rights and the obligations of insurance companies when disaster strikes. As communities reel from the damages, a pertinent question arises: What are the legal protections for those affected by severe weather? Understanding the role of insurance and the legal bindings of such … Read more

Study Links Stringent Abortion Laws to Higher Rates of Severe Heart Conditions in Newborns

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WASHINGTON — A recent study indicates a correlation between restrictive state abortion laws and a rise in births diagnosed with cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD), which includes severe cardiac defects reducing the amount of oxygen delivered to the body. This research, which was presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session, is the first examination of severe congenital malformations following the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in June 2022. The study contrasted states with strict abortion regulations to those maintaining protective abortion policies. Notably, the incidence of CCHD in … Read more