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Originally Posted by knot_e_lady  The coffee wasn't boiling.
McDonalds at that time brewed their coffee at 180 degrees F. That is 32 degrees below boiling. Hot, yes, boiling, no.
I spilled water on my leg that was at 212 degrees and didn't get 3rd degree burns.
Most hot water heaters are set at about 120 degrees F, to give you perspective. | ================================================== =====
What might have made the difference is that Liebeck was wearing sweatpants which held the coffee next to her skin and gave it more time to poach her. That may explain why your injury was less serious, even though the water was hotter than the coffee--less contact time. |