Coffee giant Starbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million to a California drive-thru customer after an unsecured hot drink spilled on him and caused burns.
Michael Garcia received genital skin grafts and other procedures after being handed a bench-sized drink take-out tray at the drive-thru on February 8, 2020.
His lawyers claimed that the barista fails to squish one of those drinks on the tray and that when Garcia put it in his possessions, the burnt hot drink spills and causes severe burns.
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The lawsuit accused Starbucks of violating its duty of care. The Los Angeles County ju apprentice agreed and awarded it to a massive payment.
Coffee giant Starbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million to a California drive-thru customer after an unsecured hot drink spilled on him and caused burns. (Reuters)
“This ju-search verdict is an important step in keeping Starbucks accountable for not underestimating their clients’ safety and non-acceptance of responsibility,” Nick Lowry, one of Garcia’s lawyers, said in a statement to the Associated Press.
According to the Daily Journal, Garcia’s lawyers said three ju judges opposed and wanted the payment to be $125 million.
The Seattle-based company said it plans to appeal.
Garcia’s lawyers alleged that the barista had failed to squeeze one of those drinks into the tray. (istock)
“We oppose the Ju Court’s decision that we are responsible for this case and believe that the defendant has been awarded excessive,” Starbucks said in a statement to the media outlet, according to the Associated Press.
The company added that it is “committed to the highest safety standards” when processing hot drinks.
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Starbucks alleged that Garcia was unable to exercise ordinary care on his behalf, and that his own negligence and carelessness contributed to the company’s 1789 spill at West Jefferson Blvd. position.
Starbucks said it is “committed to the highest safety standards” when processing hot drinks. (istock)
The company made a $3 million pre-game offer and later won $30 million to settle the lawsuit, Rowley told the Daily Journal.
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Garcia initially agreed to the terms of the company’s apologies and amended safety standards, but according to the outlet, Laurie said.
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Fox News Digital reached out to Starbucks for further comment but did not receive an immediate response.
