coffee Giant Starbucks He was 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 burnt hot drink caused severe burns when the barista failed to squish one of those drinks into the tray and put it in his possessions. According to his lawyers, he changed the permanent and life-changing look.
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)
Litigation He accused him of violating his duty of care. The Los Angeles County ju apprentice agreed and awarded it to a massive payment.
“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 claim that the barista fails to squish one of those drinks on the tray, and when he owns it, the burnt hot drink spills and causes severe burns. (istock)
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“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 “commits to the highest safety standards.” Hot drinks.
Starbucks claimed that Garcia did not provide ordinary care on his behalf, and that his own negligence and carelessness contributed to the leak. 1789 West Jefferson Blvd. position.
Starbucks said it is “committed to the highest safety standards” when processing hot drinks. (istock)
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The company made a $3 million pre-game offer and later won $30 million to settle the lawsuit, Rowley told the Daily Journal. Garcia initially agreed to the terms of the company's apologies and amended safety standards, but according to the outlet, Laurie said.
Fox Business reached out to Starbucks for further comment but did not receive an immediate response.
