Case Result
$2.7M
Product Liability
1994
Trial Verdict
Beverly Hills, CA
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Case Details
Jury awarded punitive damages to Stella Liebeck after she suffered third-degree burns from spilling McDonald's hot coffee.
Additional Notes
Infamous case from 1994 highlighting corporate responsibility and consumer safety. McDonald's coffee was served at excessively high temperatures, and there were prior complaints.