Woman Sues Starbucks Over Scalding Tea

NYC plaintiff claims she suffered second-degree burns

By Nick McMaster

Posted May 4, 2010 5:47 PM CDT

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NYC woman sues Starbucks over too-hot tea — In this Jan. 19, 2010 photo, patrons enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries while visiting the Starbucks in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Hey, it worked against McDonald's: A New York woman is seeking unspecified damages from Starbucks after being served tea that was "unreasonably hot." The lawsuit says she suffered second-degree burns because of Starbuck's negligence, which caused "great physical pain and mental anguish," the New York Daily News reports.

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