McDonald's Scalding Coffee Scandal: Shocking Hot Coffee Lawsuit Sparks Fiery Controversy!

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McDonald's faces a lawsuit over a hot coffee spill, reminiscent of the famous 1994 "hot coffee" case.

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Plaintiff Mable Childress claims she suffered severe burns due to a lid improperly placed on her coffee.

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Childress alleges negligence on the part of the restaurant, leading to physical pain and emotional distress.

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McDonald's franchise owner Peter Ou denied the accusation, stating they offered assistance promptly.

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The incident occurred at a McDonald's drive-thru on Fillmore Street around June 13.

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The complaint was filed by Dylan Hackett, a personal injury lawyer.

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A case management conference for Mable Childress v. McDonald's Restaurants of California, Inc. is scheduled for February 14.

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In a similar case in 1994, Stella Liebeck was awarded $2.7 million in punitive damages for coffee burns.

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Liebeck's lawsuit focused on lowering the coffee temperature at McDonald's, where coffee was served at 180-190°F.

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The "Hot Coffee" documentary, exploring Liebeck's case, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011. 

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