The Actual Truth About McDonald's Hot Coffee Lawsuit
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What’s the actual truth behind the McDonald’s coffee lawsuit? Find out what really happened in this video!
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Hot Coffee
In 1992, 79-year old Stella Liebeck of Albuquerque, New Mexico, had hot coffee spilled all over her. You might have probably heard the famous story before and maybe even have some preconceived judgments on what happened.
Passenger Space
That's the version of the story you may have heard. The facts have been twisted and, in some cases, completely overlooked and shield McDonald’s from any of the blame associated with this unfortunate accident.
Hospital Stay
The injuries that resulted were extensive. Stella suffered third-degree burns to her thighs and groin, the most severe burns a person can get. 6% of her skin had been burned to the third degree, and 16% more was burned to a lesser extent.
$800
Living in the hospital for more than a week is an expensive thing to do. Stella's medical bills totaled $10,500. What's more, she would have to pay an additional $2,500 for future treatments, and her daughter had lost something in the realm of $5,000 by taking off work to look after her ailing mother.
No Settlement
After McDonald's' insulting settlement offer, Stella lawyered up, opting to sue the multi-billion dollar company for damages. With the help of Texas Attorney Reed Morgan, the lawsuit accused "gross negligence" on the part of the McDonald's that sold her that cup of fire and the corporation as a whole for keeping their coffee at such extreme temperatures.
Judgment
After all the evidence was reviewed and each side made their final arguments, the civil jury attached to the case ultimately ruled in Stella's favor. They awarded her roughly $3 million in punitive damages.
Media Frenzy
The first mention of Stella's case in the press was a 700-word article in The Albuquerque Journal detailing the events leading up to and during the high-profile trial. Soon after, the Associated Press caught wind of the story and released their own 350-word piece.
Pop Culture
It seemed like the whole world was giving Stella grief. Late-night TV hosts and A-list comedians lined up to take their swings at the poor old woman. She was the butt of jokes made by Jay Leno, Craig Ferguson, and radio hosts around the country. Her story even got written into the most popular television show of the '90s, Seinfeld.
McDonald's and Politics
Stella's story proved to be the driving force behind two major bills introduced by Congress in the mid-90s. These bills, known as the Common Sense Legal Reforms Act and the Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reforms Act, both aimed at what lawmakers described as "frivolous litigation."
Aftermath
Stella essentially became a national laughingstock, mocked by everyone from celebrities to your everyday American, many of whom were misinformed by a news media machine that neglected to portray the whole truth.
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Hot Coffee
In 1992, 79-year old Stella Liebeck of Albuquerque, New Mexico, had hot coffee spilled all over her. You might have probably heard the famous story before and maybe even have some preconceived judgments on what happened.
Passenger Space
That's the version of the story you may have heard. The facts have been twisted and, in some cases, completely overlooked and shield McDonald’s from any of the blame associated with this unfortunate accident.
Hospital Stay
The injuries that resulted were extensive. Stella suffered third-degree burns to her thighs and groin, the most severe burns a person can get. 6% of her skin had been burned to the third degree, and 16% more was burned to a lesser extent.
$800
Living in the hospital for more than a week is an expensive thing to do. Stella's medical bills totaled $10,500. What's more, she would have to pay an additional $2,500 for future treatments, and her daughter had lost something in the realm of $5,000 by taking off work to look after her ailing mother.
No Settlement
After McDonald's' insulting settlement offer, Stella lawyered up, opting to sue the multi-billion dollar company for damages. With the help of Texas Attorney Reed Morgan, the lawsuit accused "gross negligence" on the part of the McDonald's that sold her that cup of fire and the corporation as a whole for keeping their coffee at such extreme temperatures.
Judgment
After all the evidence was reviewed and each side made their final arguments, the civil jury attached to the case ultimately ruled in Stella's favor. They awarded her roughly $3 million in punitive damages.
Media Frenzy
The first mention of Stella's case in the press was a 700-word article in The Albuquerque Journal detailing the events leading up to and during the high-profile trial. Soon after, the Associated Press caught wind of the story and released their own 350-word piece.
Pop Culture
It seemed like the whole world was giving Stella grief. Late-night TV hosts and A-list comedians lined up to take their swings at the poor old woman. She was the butt of jokes made by Jay Leno, Craig Ferguson, and radio hosts around the country. Her story even got written into the most popular television show of the '90s, Seinfeld.
McDonald's and Politics
Stella's story proved to be the driving force behind two major bills introduced by Congress in the mid-90s. These bills, known as the Common Sense Legal Reforms Act and the Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reforms Act, both aimed at what lawmakers described as "frivolous litigation."
Aftermath
Stella essentially became a national laughingstock, mocked by everyone from celebrities to your everyday American, many of whom were misinformed by a news media machine that neglected to portray the whole truth.
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