The McDonald's Coffee Lawsuit

What happened to Stella Liebeck when she spilled coffee in her lap?

• She suffered severe burns

• She won the lottery

• She became a millionaire

• She was unharmed

How much money was Stella Liebeck awarded in her lawsuit against McDonald's?

• 2.9 million dollars

• 10,000 dollars

• 800 dollars

• 160,000 dollars

Where did the incident with the spilled coffee occur?

• Albuquerque, New Mexico

• New York City, New York

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

What percentage of Stella Liebeck's body was burned?

• 16%

• 6%

• 30%

• 79%

Why did Stella Liebeck sue McDonald's?

• She wanted to become a millionaire

• She wanted to bring down the temperature of their coffee

• She wanted to get revenge

• She wanted to make a name for herself

What was McDonald's policy regarding the temperature of their coffee?

• 180-190 degrees

• 150-160 degrees

• 200-210 degrees

• 120-130 degrees

How many people claimed to have been burned by hot coffee at McDonald's between 1983 and 1992?

• Nearly 700

• Less than 100

• Over 1,000

• None

What did the jury award Stella Liebeck in compensatory damages?

• 200,000 dollars

• 10,000 dollars

• 800 dollars

• 160,000 dollars

How much did the jury award Stella Liebeck in punitive damages?

• 2.7 million dollars

• 10,000 dollars

• 800 dollars

• 160,000 dollars

What was the reduced amount of the punitive damages awarded to Stella Liebeck?

• 650,000 dollars

• 10,000 dollars

• 800 dollars

• 160,000 dollars