Pour a cup of tea and burn .. “Starbucks” is required to pay 50 million dollars in compensation for a delivery driver

In a case that sparked the interest of American and global public opinion, a court in the US state of Pennsylvania ruled in favor of a delivery driver who was seriously injured due to a hot cup of “Starbucks”, and granted him a record compensation of $ 50 million.
The issue, which was described as one of the most prominent compensation issues in the history of international companies, has highlighted the issues of product safety and legal responsibility for major brands.

Details of the accident: an unlocked tea cup changes the life of a delivery driver

According to the documents of the lawsuit, published by the British newspaper The Independent, the driver, Maccismiano Castro, was burned in his body after he poured a cup of hot tea on himself while driving his fiery bike to deliver a request from Starbucks.

Castro claimed that the cup was not properly closed, causing hot liquid leakage and second degree burns.

In his testimony, Castro added that he had not received any “Starbucks” warning about the temperature of the drink or how he was safely transferred, which led to his long -term physical and psychological damage.

Starbucks response: An attempt to absolve reputation

For its part, “Starbucks” tried to defend itself by indicating that the cup was closed according to the usual standards, and that the accident was the result of misuse by the driver. However, this argument did not convince the jury, which saw that the company bears full responsibility for the accident.

Historical ruling: 50 million dollars in compensation

After deliberations that lasted for several days, the jury issued its ruling in favor of Castro, and granted him compensation of $ 50 million, an amount considered recorded in this kind. The decision has sparked widespread controversy over the extent of companies’ responsibility towards customer safety, especially in light of the increasing dependence of the world on rapid delivery services.

The implications of the case: lessons for international companies

The issue is not just a personal victory for Castro, but rather it carries a strong message for international companies about the importance of ensuring the safety of their products, especially in an era in which relying on rapid delivery services is increasing.
Legal experts expect that the coming period will witness an increase in the number of similar cases, as consumers are more aware of their legal rights.

Reactions: Between support and criticism

While consumer rights activists welcomed the ruling, and considered it a victory for justice, others criticized the exaggeration of the value of compensation, considering that it may constitute a dangerous precedent that opens the door to more exaggerated lawsuits.

Starbucks future: Reconsidering safety policies

In the aftermath of the ruling, Starbucks announced that it will review its policies related to covering hot drinks and training its employees to inform customers of the risks of transporting them. The company also confirmed its commitment to high safety standards, and promised to take measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in the future