Starbucks pays $50 million in compensation after delivery driver burns intimate parts with tea

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Starbucks pays $50 million in compensation after customer burns intimate parts with tea
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A delivery driver sued Starbucks for $50 million after suffering burns on his intimate parts from hot tea. He was left with permanent disfigurement in the area.

Michael Garcia received $50 million from Starbucks after suffering third-degree burns in an incident involving hot tea at a Los Angeles store in 2020.

The man sustained permanent damage in the affected area, which was completely disfigured. The victim’s defense argued that the employee was negligent for not properly placing the cardboard sleeve.

“No amount of money can undo the catastrophic permanent damage he has suffered, but this jury verdict is a critical step in holding Starbucks accountable,” said Garcia’s defense attorney, Nick Rowley.

Garcia suffered third-degree burns on his intimate parts and his leg.

Starbucks stated in a press release that it “has always been committed to the highest safety standards in our stores.”

“We sympathize with Mr. Garcia, but we disagree with the jury’s decision that we were at fault for this incident and believe the damages awarded were excessive,” the company added.

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