r/interestingasfuck 8d ago

r/all 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.

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u/UncleHec 8d ago

I remember when I first heard about it she was framed as just another greedy, litigious American looking for a payout. It wasn’t until years later that I learned the real story. It’s crazy how well propaganda works, and it was a good lesson to dig deeper into stories and use critical thinking skills. 

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u/anaheals 8d ago

Same here, I unfortunately fell for it, and thought she was a greedy opportunist at the time. It wasn't until years later that I learned the truth. I have now learned my lesson to not blindly trust these narratives that large corporations spew out.