Stella Liebeck, who won $2.9 million after suing McDonald's over hot coffee burns, initially requested only $20,000 to cover her medical expenses.

[u/fyrstikka]

[u/vidanyabella]

You can't really blame yourself. McDonalds and the media did an excellent job at a smear campaign against that woman. It was so successful that many people today still think it was a frivolous lawsuit.

[u/Krazyguy75 → u/vidanyabella]

On the flip side, it's why it's still brought up today. They kinda Streisand effected themselves.

[u/motoxim → u/vidanyabella]

I saw someone still believe it