Starbucks will pay a $50 million settlement to a former Postmates driver who suffered third-degree burns after a hot drink spilled on him. The incident happened in 2021 when the man was picking up an order at a Starbucks location. According to court documents, the lid of the drink was not properly secured, causing the contents to spill onto his lap.
The resulting burns required extensive medical treatment and left the man with permanent scarring. The jury found Starbucks liable for the incident, citing negligence in the preparation and handling of the hot beverage. The lawsuit highlighted the potential dangers of serving excessively hot drinks without adequate safety measures. The settlement includes compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Starbucks has not yet released a statement regarding the verdict.
Starbucks to Pay $50M After Hot Drink Burns Man
A jury has ordered Starbucks to pay a former Postmates driver $50 million after he suffered severe burns from a spilled hot drink. The incident, which occurred in 2021, resulted in third-degree burns to the man's groin area. The driver claimed the Starbucks lid was not properly secured, leading to the accident. Lawyers for the plaintiff argued that Starbucks was negligent in its handling of the hot beverage.
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