Key takeaways:
- A South Florida jury awarded $800,000 in damages to a 4-year-old girl who suffered second-degree burns from a hot Chicken McNugget.
- The jury found that McDonald’s USA and Upchurch Foods were both negligent in the incident, and that the negligence was a substantial factor in causing the injury.
- The jury’s decision is a reminder of the importance of safety in the restaurant industry, and the need for businesses to take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their customers.
A South Florida jury has awarded $800,000 in damages to a 4-year-old girl who suffered second-degree burns when a hot Chicken McNugget fell on her leg as her mother pulled away from the drive-thru of a McDonald’s restaurant.
The jury’s verdict form allotted $400,000 in damages for the past four years, and another $400,000 for the future from the McDonald’s USA and its franchise operator, Upchurch Foods. The family of Olivia Caraballo, who was 4 when she was burned in 2019, had been seeking $15 million in damages.
The jury found that McDonald’s USA and Upchurch Foods were both negligent in the incident, and that the negligence was a substantial factor in causing the injury to Olivia. The jury also found that the negligence of McDonald’s USA and Upchurch Foods was a legal cause of the injury to Olivia.
The jury found that McDonald’s USA and Upchurch Foods were both liable for the damages, and that the damages should be split between the two entities. The jury awarded $400,000 in damages for the past four years, and another $400,000 for the future.
The jury’s decision is a reminder of the importance of safety in the restaurant industry, and the need for businesses to take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their customers.
Be First to Comment