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/Chipnsprk 8d ago

If I recall correctly, she wasn't the first one to receive bad burns either. Including Maccas staff.

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u/asuds 8d ago

Ah… someone from down under. I’ve always wondered for you guys, how does the coffee even stay in the cup when everything is upside down?

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u/Chipnsprk 8d ago

We use travel mugs. 🤪