Los Angeles man awarded $50 million in case against Starbucks after suffering permanent injury from spilled tea
The scalding hot tea spilled into Michael Garcia's lap during a drive-thru handoff in 2023, leaving him with permanent damage to his genitals from the severe burns.
Man awarded $50 million after suffering burns from Starbucks tea
A man was awarded $50 million on Friday by a Los Angeles County jury after he was severely burned at a Starbucks drive-through in 2020. The man, identified as Michael Garcia of L.A., was working as a delivery driver on Feb.
California man wins $50 million in lawsuit over burns from Starbucks tea
A delivery driver has won $50 million in a lawsuit after being seriously burned when a Starbucks drink spilled in his lap at a California drive-through
Starbucks Ordered To Pay $50 Million to Man Burned by Hot Tea in Drive-Thru Incident
Starbucks was ordered to pay Michael Garcia, a delivery driver who was burned by hot tea in a California drive-thru, $50 million, a Los Angeles jury decided on March 14, 2025. The coffeehouse chain plans to appeal the verdict,
LA man wins $50M after Starbucks tea spilled on his lap — leaving his genitals burned, disfigured
Delivery driver Michael Garcia underwent skin grafts and other procedures after a piping hot Starbucks tea spilled in his crotch area on Feb. 8, 2020.
Man awarded $79m after spilling Starbucks tea on his lap
The global coffeehouse chain was accused of breaching its duty of care after its staff did not fully push the drink into its takeaway tray.
Starbucks ordered to pay $50M for man's burns in 2020
A Los Angeles man won a $50 million judgment against Starbucks for burns that he suffered while moving a tray of very hot drinks at a Starbucks location in southern California in 2020
Starbucks ordered to pay $50 million to delivery driver burned by hot drink
Attorneys for the delivery driver said he required multiple skin grafts after a drink he had been picking up at a Los Angeles drive-thru fell on his lap.
California man awarded $50 million after suffering burns from Starbucks drive-thru
A California man was awarded $50 million in a lawsuit after suffering hot tea burns at a Starbucks drive-thru. The spill caused permanent disfigurement to Michael Garcia’s penis.
Shocking lawsuit! Starbucks ordered to pay $50 million for hot tea that ruined customer’s life
A delivery driver suffered horrific injuries and had his life forever changed due to a Starbucks barista's negligence.
L.A. man scalded by Starbucks drinks is awarded $50 million
Starbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million to a customer who suffered severe burns and disfigurement after hot drinks ...
Starbucks ordered to pay $50 million to customer who scalded genitals with spilled tea
Coffee giant Starbucks lost a lawsuit with a California customer who suffered severe burns to his genitals on February 8, ...
Starbucks drive-thru horror as scalding coffee falls on driver and causes 'disfigured' genitals
Delivery driver Michael Garcia was awarded an estimated £38.6million after a scalding hot coffee fell in his lap during a ...
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Starbucks hit with $50 million jury verdict for hot tea that scalded and disfigured Postmates driver’s penis
A Starbucks spokesperson called the verdict "excessive" and said the company would appeal. LOS ANGELES (CN) — An LA County ...
Starbucks announces big changes to in-store customer experience
Starbucks is rolling out new ideas to make its stores more inviting to customers and recapture some of the “vibe” from its early days.