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California Jury Awards $50 Million to Man Burned by Spilled Starbucks Drink

A jury in California awarded $50 million to a delivery driver for severe burns caused by a spilled Starbucks tea.

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  1. Starbucks pays out $50 MILLION after customer burned by scalding beverage

    This jury verdict is a critical step in holding Starbucks accountable for flagrant disregard for customer safety and failure to accept responsibility.

    Starbucks pays out $50 MILLION after customer burned by scalding beverage

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  2. Jury awards $50m to man injured by scalding-hot tea from Starbucks

    This jury verdict is a critical step in holding Starbucks accountable for flagrant disregard for customer safety and failure to accept responsibility.

    Jury awards $50m to man injured by scalding-hot tea from Starbucks

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  3. California man wins $50 million in lawsuit over burns from Starbucks tea

    This jury verdict is a critical step in holding Starbucks accountable for flagrant disregard for customer safety and failure to accept responsibility.

    California man wins $50 million in lawsuit over burns from Starbucks tea

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Updated: Mar 16th, 2025, 5:50 PM ET

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Michael Garcia was awarded $50 million by a California jury after suffering severe burns from a spilled Starbucks drink. His lawyers argued Starbucks failed to secure the drink properly, leading to disfigurement and pain. Starbucks plans to appeal, citing excessive damages and disagreement with the jury's ruling. Before trial, they had offered lower settlement amounts under confidentiality, which Garcia declined, seeking an apology and policy changes instead.

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  • A jury awarded $50 million to Michael Garcia, a delivery driver who suffered severe burns from a spilled Starbucks drink, highlighting issues of customer safety and corporate accountability.

  • Garcia's attorneys emphasized the importance of the verdict as a means to hold Starbucks responsible for their alleged negligence in proper safety protocols in handling hot beverages.

  • Starbucks plans to appeal the decision, asserting that the damages awarded are excessive and reiterating its commitment to safety standards.

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