Verdict

Sheriff Appeals for Significant Cut in $15 Million Legal Settlement, Requests Directed Verdict

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Gainesville, FL — In a bold legal move, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is making a push for a significant reduction in a $15 million jury award given to a plaintiff in a case involving one of its deputies. The office is also seeking a directed verdict, which could potentially overturn the previous jury decision if granted by the court. The case in question revolves around former deputy Zachery McVicker, who was found to have used excessive force in a 2018 incident. The lawsuit ended in a substantial $15 million settlement awarded to the victim, … 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

$50 Million Verdict: Jury Holds Starbucks Accountable for Customer’s Severe Burns at Drive-Through

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Los Angeles — In a striking court decision, a Los Angeles man was awarded $50 million in damages from Starbucks after suffering severe burns from a hot tea spill in 2020. The incident occurred at the Exposition Park Starbucks on West Jefferson Boulevard, where the plaintiff, Michael Garcia, a Postmates driver, was handed a tray of venti-sized tea drinks through the drive-through window. According to Garcia, the barista’s negligence in securing the drink and its lid led to the scolding beverage spilling over his lap and genitals within seconds of handling the tray. The impact … Read more

$50 Million Verdict Against Starbucks After Scalding Tea Incident Leaves Man with Severe Injuries

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Los Angeles, CA — A Los Angeles jury awarded $50 million to a local man on Friday, culminating a lawsuit against Starbucks, where he sustained severe burns from a spilled tea in 2020. The incident occurred at a drive-thru in Exposition Park, drastically altering the life of Michael Garcia, a Postmates driver handling a delivery at the time. Garcia was waiting at the window of the Starbucks located at 1789 West Jefferson Boulevard when he was handed a tray containing three large "medicine ball" hot teas. Tragically, one of the drinks toppled out of the … Read more