Hot Coffee Documentary

How much money was the woman awarded after suing McDonald's?

• $3.5 million

• $2.9 million

• $2.2 million

• $1.5 million

What was the main reason for the lawsuit against McDonald's?

• Food poisoning

• Wrong order

• Slip and fall

• Coffee was too hot

What did the woman do with the coffee cup when it spilled?

• Placed it on the seat beside her

• Held it in her hand

• Placed it on the dashboard

• Held it between her legs

What type of injuries did the woman sustain from the McDonald's coffee?

• First degree burns

• Second degree burns

• Third degree burns

• No burns, only scalding

How did the public generally perceive the lawsuit against McDonald's?

• As a frivolous lawsuit

• As an act of bravery

• As a misunderstanding

• As a justified legal action

What was the initial reaction of McDonald's to the lawsuit?

• Offered a full settlement

• Apologized publicly

• Refused to acknowledge fault

• Offered $800

What is 'tort reform' often associated with?

• Expanding healthcare

• Limiting lawsuit rights

• Reducing taxes

• Improving public education

What was the public's reaction to the concept of 'tort reform'?

• Largely misunderstood

• Generally opposed

• Widely supported

• Completely ignored

What was a common misconception about the woman who sued McDonald's?

• She was a teenager

• She was driving at the time

• She was a McDonald's employee

• She had no injuries

What did the jury decide regarding the fault in the McDonald's case?

• 100% McDonald's fault

• 50% McDonald's, 50% the woman

• 80% McDonald's, 20% the woman

• No fault assigned