Understanding the Liebeck vs. McDonald's Case

The video covers the infamous McDonald's coffee lawsuit involving Stella Liebeck, who suffered severe burns from a hot coffee spill. It details the incident, legal proceedings, and the trial, where McDonald's was found largely at fault. The jury awarded Liebeck significant compensatory and punitive damages. The case highlighted the dangers of serving excessively hot coffee and had a lasting impact on Liebeck's life.

What was the initial cause of the lawsuit against McDonald's?

• A customer slipped on a wet floor.

• A customer was served a cold meal.

• A customer was burned by hot coffee.

• A customer found a foreign object in their food.

What type of burns did Stella Liebeck suffer from the coffee spill?

• Fourth-degree burns

• First-degree burns

• Second-degree burns

• Third-degree burns

How long did Liebeck stay in the hospital after the incident?

• 5 days

• 8 days

• 10 days

• 3 days

How many previous reports of injury from hot coffee had McDonald's received before Liebeck's case?

• Over 1000

• Over 700

• Over 500

• Over 100

What was the initial settlement amount offered by Liebeck to cover her expenses?

• $30,000

• $20,000

• $40,000

• $10,000

What was the temperature range McDonald's required for serving coffee?

• 180 to 190 degrees Fahrenheit

• 200 to 210 degrees Fahrenheit

• 160 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit

• 140 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit

What was the mediator's suggested settlement amount before the trial?

• $150,000

• $200,000

• $225,000

• $250,000

What was the jury's decision regarding McDonald's responsibility in the incident?

• McDonald's was 100% responsible.

• McDonald's was 80% responsible.

• McDonald's was 50% responsible.

• McDonald's was 20% responsible.

What was the final amount awarded to Liebeck in punitive damages?

• $3.5 million

• $1 million

• $4 million

• $2.7 million

What was the percentage of responsibility assigned to Liebeck by the jury?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%