A man from California won $50 million in a lawsuit against Starbucks after a tea spill left him with third-degree burns in his most sensitive area.
The incident occurred in 2020, when Michael Garcis stopped his car at a Starbucks store in Los Angeles to order hot tea. As soon as the driver took his order from the window, the tray fell on him.
Michael Garcia suffered third-degree burns to his genitals, groin and inner thighs and has permanent and life-changing disfigurement after collecting the drink at a California drive-through, according to his legal team.
His negligence lawsuit blamed the injuries on Starbucks, claiming an employee did not wedge the scalding-hot tea firmly enough into a takeaway tray.
The court sided with him, ruling Starbucks negligent, but the coffee giant plans to appeal the verdict, arguing the sum is steep.
California delivery driver burned by Starbucks gets $50 million. pic.twitter.com/5VzlqdskR3
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) March 17, 2025
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