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Case Details
79-year-old Stella Liebeck suffered third-degree burns from spilled McDonald's coffee that was excessively hot.
Additional Notes
Plaintiff initially sought $20,000 for medical expenses; McDonald's offered $800. Coffee temperature was determined to be upwards of 180 degrees Fahrenheit.