Outrageous Lawsuits Trivia

In 1994, a woman sued McDonald's after spilling hot coffee on herself. What was the outcome of the lawsuit?

• The case was settled with a public apology from McDonald's.

• The woman was initially awarded $2.9 million, but the amount was later reduced in a settlement.

• The woman received no compensation.

• McDonald's was ordered to pay $10 million in damages.

In 2011, a man sued a famous fast-food chain, claiming his sandwich didn't look like the one in the advertisements. What was the outcome?

• The lawsuit was dismissed, and the judge stated that it was common knowledge that advertisements may depict products in a stylized manner.

• The man received compensation for emotional distress.

• The fast-food chain had to redesign its advertisements.

• The man was awarded a full refund for the sandwich.

What musician faced a lawsuit in 2005 from a fan who claimed the artist's music did not make him "cool" as advertised?

• Kanye West

• Justin Timberlake

• Eminem

• Marilyn Manson

In 2007, a prisoner sued himself for $5 million, claiming he violated his own civil rights by getting arrested. What happened with this unusual lawsuit?

• The judge dismissed the case, stating that the plaintiff (the prisoner) did not have the right to sue himself

• The case led to changes in prison policies.

• The judge ordered psychological evaluation for the prisoner

• The prisoner won the case and was awarded damages.

In 1996, a man sued an airline, alleging that his fall from a plane during an attempted hijacking was caused by the airline's negligence. What was the verdict?

• The man was charged with filing a frivolous lawsuit

• The airline settled out of court

• The lawsuit was dismissed as the court found no evidence of negligence on the part of the airline

• The man was awarded substantial damages