Los Angeles Jury Awards $50 Million in Starbucks Hot Tea Lawsuit

In a significant legal development, a Los Angeles jury has awarded $50 million to a woman who suffered severe burns from a hot tea purchased at a Starbucks in San Diego. The incident, which occurred in 2022, involved a 'Medicine Ball' drink that spilled on the plaintiff, causing third-degree burns that required extensive medical treatment.

The lawsuit claimed that Starbucks failed to provide adequate warnings about the beverage's temperature and did not secure the lid properly, leading to the accident. This verdict marks one of the largest awards in a case involving a hot beverage, echoing the infamous McDonald's coffee lawsuit from decades ago.

Starbucks has expressed disappointment with the verdict and plans to appeal, asserting that the company maintains stringent safety protocols. The case has reignited discussions on corporate responsibility and consumer safety, particularly in the fast-food and beverage industry.

• Los Angeles
• Medicine Ball
• San Diego
• Starbucks