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Woman Sues Starbucks Over Scalding Tea

NYC plaintiff claims she suffered second-degree burns

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted May 4, 2010 5:47 PM CDT

(Newser) – Hey, it worked against McDonald's: A New York woman is seeking unspecified damages from Starbucks after being served tea that was "unreasonably hot." The lawsuit says she suffered second-degree burns because of Starbuck's negligence, which caused "great physical pain and mental anguish," the New York Daily News reports.

In this Jan. 19, 2010 photo, patrons enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries while visiting the Starbucks in Springfield, Ill.
In this Jan. 19, 2010 photo, patrons enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries while visiting the Starbucks in Springfield, Ill.   (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
In this Feb. 14, 2010 photo, a sign outside a Starbucks hangs over the Riverwalk with the Navarro Street bridge in the background in San Antonio, Texas.
In this Feb. 14, 2010 photo, a sign outside a Starbucks hangs over the Riverwalk with the Navarro Street bridge in the background in San Antonio, Texas.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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youngblood
May 6, 2010 1:48 AM CDT
People like this woman should be tar and feather and run out of town. Stupid greedy Beeyatch!!
HANKHILL
May 6, 2010 12:49 AM CDT
someone from the opencarry group should take care of this one end of story
Kookey90
May 5, 2010 10:38 PM CDT
Hmm, let's see; tea that's unreasonably hot, doesn't taste good and is way overpriced - yes, that would cause me physical pain and mental angish, that's why I don't drink the stuff. So what else is new?

 
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