Starbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million in damages to a delivery driver who suffered permanent disfigurement to his penis after hot tea spilled into his lap. The jury found Starbucks responsible for the incident, which occurred when a barista handed the driver a drink carrier with three beverages, causing one cup to fall and spill. Starbucks plans to appeal the verdict, stating that they disagree with the decision and believe the damages awarded are excessive. This case is reminiscent of other legal battles over injuries caused by hot drinks, such as the famous 1992 case involving McDonald's and a recent lawsuit filed by a senior against a Bay Area McDonald's.
