Michael Garcia v. Starbucks Corp.

VERDICT

Trial
03/05/25 – 03/14/25

Summary

In this negligence case against Starbucks, plaintiff claims a barista failed to properly secure one of the hot drinks handed to plaintiff in a to-go carrier handed through the drive-through window, leading to a spill that burned plaintiff.

The defense contends the barista acted properly in providing the drinks, and the plaintiff had full control over the drinks at the time of the spill.

Outcome

For the plaintiff: $50 million.

SESSIONS WITH Dr. Irwin Goldstein

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