Hot Coffee Court Quiz

What year did the Liebeck vs. McDonald's incident occur?

• 1992

• 1996

• 1994

• 2024

What was Stella Liebeck doing when she spilled the coffee?

• Walking

• Driving

• Sitting in a car

• Standing

What type of injuries did Stella Liebeck sustain from the coffee spill?

• First-degree burns

  
  

• Second-degree burns

  
  

• Third-degree burns

  
  

• Fourth-degree burns

  
  

How many days did Stella Liebeck stay in the hospital?

• 14

• 12

• 8

• 10

What was McDonald's initial settlement offer to Liebeck?

• $800

• $1,000

• $1,800

• $20,000

How much did Liebeck initially ask for in settlement to cover her expenses?

• $20,000

• $30,000

• $10,000

• $25,000

What temperature range did McDonald's require its coffee to be served at?

• 
  170-180°F

• 
  180-190°F

• 
  160-170°F

• 
  150-160°F

What percentage of fault did the jury find McDonald's responsible for the incident?

• 85%

• 80%

• 75%

• 70%

What was the main argument of Liebeck's attorney regarding the coffee temperature?

• 
  Should be below 140°F

• Should be below 120°F

• Should be below 100°F

• Should be below 160°F

How old was Liebeck when this happened to her?

• 72

• 82

• 75

• 80