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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

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