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Old 08-29-2007, 08:40 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tristanrobin View Post
I don't believe I read your previous post about the lady who spilled McDonald's coffee in her lap.

Though I am NOT in favor of frivolous lawsuits - nor figuring out a way to make your neighbor pay off your mortgage - the woman at McDonald's had 3rd degree burns (burns that are often life threatening) and had every right to sue. I applaud her legal victory.
What were the circumstances of her case, Tristan?

If the cup burst or something, then I agree it would be McDonald's to blame. But if she simply knocked the cup over into her lap, surely that's her fault?