Liebeck v. McDonald’s Quiz

What was the temperature range of McDonald's coffee that caused Stella Liebeck's burns?

• 135 to 150 degrees

• 160 to 170 degrees

• 180 to 190 degrees

• 200 to 210 degrees

How long did it take for McDonald's coffee to cause third-degree burns?

• 10 seconds

• 30 seconds

• Less than 3 seconds

• 20 seconds

What amount did Stella Liebeck initially offer to settle her case for?

• $2.7 million

• $800

• $15,000 to $20,000

• $200,000

How many other people had been burned by McDonald's coffee before Liebeck's case?

• 700

• 50

• 500

• 200

What was the jury's initial award for punitive damages to Stella Liebeck?

• $2.7 million

• $3 million

• $160,000

• $480,000

What was the main goal of Stella Liebeck's lawsuit against McDonald's?

• To close down McDonald's

• To get free coffee for life

• To change the temperature policy of McDonald's coffee

• To become wealthy

What did the trial judge reduce the punitive damages to?

• $2 million

• $1 million

• $480,000

• $160,000

What was a common misconception about the Liebeck case?

• She was driving when the coffee spilled

• She was awarded $1 million

• She was a McDonald's employee

• She was not injured

Who was found to be primarily at fault in the Stella Liebeck case?

• The coffee cup manufacturer

• The jury

• McDonald's

• Stella Liebeck

What was the key factor in determining the relevancy of the Liebeck case?

• The location of the incident

• The temperature of the coffee

• The brand of coffee

• The age of Stella Liebeck