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Jury Awards $50 Million to Burned Postmates Driver

3/15/2025

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A California jury has awarded a staggering $50 million to Michael Garcia, a Postmates driver, who endured horrific burns from a scalding drink spill at a Starbucks drive-thru in 2020. The jury held Starbucks accountable for its negligence in handling the drink. In response, Starbucks intends to appeal, arguing that the damages are unreasonably high.

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A California jury has awarded a staggering $50 million to Michael Garcia, a Postmates driver, who endured horrific burns from a scalding drink spill at a Starbucks drive-thru in 2020. The jury held Starbucks accountable for its negligence in handling the drink. In response, Starbucks intends to appeal, arguing that the damages are unreasonably high.