A McDonald's spokesman said: 'We are very sorry to hear of this accident. We will launch an urgent investigation to ensure our usual safety safeguards are in force.
Wot safeguards?
The warning on the lid?
Obviously this case is gonna remind folk of the, by now, infamous case of Stella Liebeck v. McDonalds.
During the case, Liebeck's attorneys discovered that McDonald's required franchises to serve coffee at 180190 F (8288 C). At that temperature, the coffee would cause a third-degree burn in two to seven seconds.
In some circles that case represents a clear example of a frivolous lawsuit resulting in an overly large settlement. Others, more aware of the details of the case, contend that McDonalds initial settlement offer of 800 bucks to a women who needed 11,000 dollars worth of skin grafts and two years to recover was an insult. Another take that has legal weight with some is the argument that selling beverages at a temperature capable of causing third degree burns, particularly to people who are diving, is an unsafe and unnecessary practice.
But that's American Law.
In the UK, McDonalds has already been sued due to burns caused by their beverages but they won in that case.
/See: Bogle v. McDonalds.
So this kid will prolly not see so much as a ha'penny outta this ordeal.
"Lovin' it"?
Not so much.
Be Well.
