Man awarded $50 million after Starbucks hot tea causes permanent disfigurement
Michael Garcia was picking up a Postmates delivery when the drink spilled in his lap, causing third-degree burns to penis, groin and inner thighs.
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,
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 jury on Friday ordered Starbucks to pay $50 million to a Postmates driver who dropped scalding hot tea on his lap, causing third-degree burns and permanently disfiguring his penis.
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 Hit with $50M Payout After Scalding Tea Burns Man’s Genitals
A man suffered permanent disfigurement after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap—now the coffee giant faces a $50M payout. Will they pay or fight back?
Starbucks Ordered To Pay Out $50 Million After Hot Drink Burns Driver
The coffee giant intends to appeal the verdict after hot tea left Michael Garcia, a delivery driver, with "third-degree burns."
Jury awards LA man $50 million from Starbucks case due to lifelong injuries 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.
Starbucks ordered to pay $50 million to delivery driver burned by hot coffee
A jury in California on Friday ordered Starbucks to pay $50 million in damages to a delivery driver who was severely burned by an improperly secured lid on hot beverages.
LA man wins $50M after Starbucks tea spilled on his lap — leaving his genitals burned, disfigured
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Los Angeles man wins $50M against Starbucks over spilled scalding hot tea
A Los Angeles County jury awarded a man with $50 million after he suffered severe burn injuries from a hot drink at a Starbucks drive-thru.
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 ...