Case Result

Personal Injury

1994
Trial Verdict
West Columbia, SC

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Case Details

Woman suffered third-degree burns from spilled hot coffee served by McDonald's, leading to a lawsuit for negligence and product liability.

Additional Notes

Jury awarded $200,000 in compensatory damages (reduced to $160,000) and $2.7 million in punitive damages (reduced to $480,000). The parties later entered a confidential post-verdict settlement.

LaLima Law Firm, LLC

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LaLima Law Firm, LLC

West Columbia, SC
2 attorneys
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