Michael Garcia v. Starbucks Corp.

VERDICT

Trial
03/05/25 – 03/14/25

Summary

In this negligence case against Starbucks, plaintiff claims a barista failed to properly secure one of the hot drinks handed to plaintiff in a to-go carrier handed through the drive-through window, leading to a spill that burned plaintiff.

The defense contends the barista acted properly in providing the drinks, and the plaintiff had full control over the drinks at the time of the spill.

Outcome

For the plaintiff: $50 million.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$50,000,000
Judge
Frederick Shaller
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of California, Los Angeles
Court
Spring Street Courthouse
Case Number
20STCV10214
Industry
Food
Practice Area
Negligence
Plaintiff
Garcia, Michael
Defense
Starbucks
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

MAR
5
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
MAR
6
MAR
10
MAR
11
MAR
12
MAR
13
MAR
14

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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