Man awarded $50 million after Starbucks hot tea causes permanent disfigurement

A California delivery driver was awarded $50 million in damages after a jury agreed a Starbucks location was negligent in its handling of a scalding hot tea.

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Jury awards LA man $50 million from Starbucks case due to lifelong injuries from spilled tea

The scalding hot tea spilled into Michael Garcia's lap during a drive-thru handoff in 2023, leaving him with permanent damage to his genitals from the severe burns.
CBS News - 1d
Jury awards $50m to man injured by scalding-hot tea from Starbucks

Delivery driver said he was disfigured when improperly secured drink spilled after he picked it up at a drive-through. A delivery driver was awarded $50m in a lawsuit after being seriously burned ...
The Guardian - 17h
Georgia winger Akaki Tabutsadze reaches 50 tries in test rugby

Georgia winger Akaki Tabutsadze became the seventh man in international rugby history to score 50 tries after bagging three in the Rugby Europe Championship final on Sunday. Tabutsadze is the ...
Yahoo Sports - 18h
Man who stalked Cheryl Tweedy jailed for 16 weeks

A 50-year-old man is sentenced after admitting harassment and breaching a restraining order.
BBC News - 2d
Federal firefighters secure permanent pay raises in spending bill

Federal wildland firefighters secured a permanent pay raise Friday after years of waiting for Congress to answer their plea.
NBC News - 2d
Nationwide customers to get £50 each after Virgin deal

More than 12 million members will receive the money directly into their accounts by the end of April.
BBC News - 6d
Man charged after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower

Daniel Day, 29, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.
BBC News - Mar. 10
CBP awards first border wall contract of President Trump's second term

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has awarded a $70 million contract to a construction company that will build seven miles of wall along the southern border.
CBS News - 17h
Canadian man sentenced to prison for destroying energy facilities in Dakotas

Cameron Monte Smith, 50, a Canadian citizen, was sentenced to U.S. prison for destroying two energy facilities in North and South Dakota. Smith was sentenced to 25 years in prison and ordered to ...
The Hill - 5d
Massive dust storms cause fatal crashes in Texas

The mayor of Amarillo has declared a state of disaster after a massive dust storm caused multiple fatal crashes. The storms sparked apocalyptic scenes, including destructive winds knocking over ...
NBC News - 2d
Gulf Breeze's Ryder Cohen wins PNJ Athlete of the Week award after earning region crown

After his postseason run at regionals, Ryder Cohen won the Athlete of the Week award, claiming 60.79% of the poll's votes on the PNJ's website.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of rare respiratory virus

Cause of Betsy Arakawa’s death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome while Hackman died of heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributing. The actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes ...
The Guardian - Mar. 7
Millions in Cuba without electricity after substation failure

Millions of people in Cuba remained without power Saturday after a failure of the nation’s electric grid left the island in the dark the previous night.
NBC News - 1d
Here’s your chance to become Jeff Bezos’s neighbor—at a $50 million discount

Bezos’s neighbor has lowered the price of a waterfront parcel on the exclusive Indian Creek Island near Miami Beach, Florida.
MarketWatch - 5d
Amorim 'proud' of Dorgu's honesty to overturn Man Utd penalty

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim praised the sportsmanship of Patrick Dorgu after the Danish full-back told the referee he had made a mistake in awarding the Red Devils a spot-kick in Thursday's ...
Yahoo Sports - 3d
Watch: Patrick Dorgu tells referee to overturn Man Utd penalty in display of sportsmanship

Ruben Amorim revealed his pride at Patrick Dorgu’s act of sportsmanship after telling the referee not to award Manchester United a penalty while their Europa League tie against Real Sociedad was in ...
Yahoo Sports - 3d
Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard named finalist for Lute Olson Award

Mar. 13—Two days after winning his first West Coast Conference Tournament, Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard was one of 30 players named a finalist for the Lute Olson Award, presented to the top player in ...
Yahoo Sports - 3d
Man United set to launch €30 million offer to sign Jan Oblak

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to spend €30 million to sign Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak.Despite improving on last season, the Red Devils have still conceded far too many goals and this ...
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Watch: Man survives after being run over by train

Surveillance footage shows the man standing up and walking away after the incident in Lima.
BBC News - Mar. 9
Man arrested after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower

Police detain a man after he scales the Elizabeth Tower in Westminster on Saturday morning.
BBC News - Mar. 9
Hearing for Columbia Student Mahmoud Khalil to Address Basic Constitutional Questions

The government is trying to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident and defender of the Palestinian cause, accusing him of siding with terrorists.
The New York Times - 4d
NTSB calls for permanent helicopter flight restrictions around Washington airport after fatal collision

The National Transportation Safety Board is seeking more flight restrictions on helicopters around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
CNBC - 4d
Vikings, Pro Bowl CB Byron Murphy Jr. agree to $66M deal

Murphy made his first Pro Bowl in 2024 and is now awarded with a significant pay raise after earning a total of $27 million over the first five seasons of his career.
Yahoo Sports - 6d
Man dies after falling from Montana ski resort chairlift

A 37-year-old man visiting the Red Lodge Mountain ski resort in Montana has reportedly died after he fell from a chairlift.
NBC News - 3d
Cuba suffers another widespread power outage, leaving millions in the dark

Millions are in the dark after a power outage in Cuba occurred on Friday night.
CBS News - 1d
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Manslaughter After Ship Hits Tanker in North Sea

The 59-year-old man was arrested after a container ship struck an oil tanker in the North Sea on Monday. A crew member was presumed dead after an extensive search was called off.
The New York Times - 5d
Bucs awarded no compensatory picks for the 2025 NFL Draft

Bucs now know where they will be picking in each round of the draft after compensatory picks were announced.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Trump raises Canada tariffs to 50% after Ontario threatens electricity surcharge

President Donald Trump said he will double the tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum imported from Canada after the province of Ontario announced surcharges on electricity going into New York, ...
NBC News - 5d
Jaguars way too early 53-man roster prediction after first wave of NFL free agency

After the first wave of NFL free agency, here is a way too early projection of the Jaguars' 53-man roster.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Costly turnovers, shooting struggles lead to Lady Jaguars’ 50-42 quarterfinal loss

LEXINGTON — After a basket by senior Brooke Nichelson cut North Laurel’s deficit to 43-42 with 1:38 remaining, George Rogers Clark (GRC) elevated its effort on both ends of the court, scoring the ...
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Wanderstop Recipes List - All Tea Requests And How To Make Them

Ivy Road's Wanderstop is a cozy story-driven game with farming sim elements, requiring you to discover new tea recipes to satisfy the requests of some very quirky customers. Some of your tea ...
GameSpot - 4d
Chelsea beat Man Utd to £42.9 million Geovany Quenda – here’s why fans are excited

Chelsea have agreed a £42.9 million deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign Geovany Quenda from under the noses of Manchester United and other European clubs competing for the Portuguese teenager.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Tea Party movement finds a new champion in Trump

Tea Party stalwarts who have seen their movement fizzle are finding a new champion in President Trump and see his second administration as a culmination and validation of their efforts. Sen. Ron ...
The Hill - Mar. 9
Emergency services called after a man with a Palestinian flag climbs up Big Ben tower

Emergency services have been called to the Palace of Westminster after a man holding a Palestinian flag climbed up Big Ben tower
ABC News - Mar. 8
Florida teen kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting man on social media, police say

A Florida teenager was kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting up with a man she met through a social media application last month.
NBC News - Mar. 8
🎥 Hugo Cuypers continues hot start to 2025 against Toronto 🔥

Chicago Fire frontman Hugo Cuypers is enjoying his second season in the Windy City thus far in the early weeks of the new 2025 MLS campaign after once again finding the back of the net. Coming into ...
Yahoo Sports - 1d
After 50 Years McDonald’s Made a Bittersweet Change and It’s Truly a Sign of the Times

A McDonald’s in Franklin, TN has a depressing idea about what “Play Place” really means.
Inc. - Mar. 7
Manning admits Tanner injury timeline is uncertain

Bristol City boss Liam Manning hopes to have George Tanner back before the end of the season but is not be certain after the full-back underwent knee surgery.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
‘If I fail, I’ll step down’; Jim Ratcliffe makes promise after revealing cause for Manchester United’s decline

United’s co-owner aims to turn the fortunes of the club around after ‘unpleasant year’
Yahoo Sports - 1d