Arguments on this topic are, like this instance, usually without benefit of
fact.

The "coffee incident" happened here in Albuquerque, NM. There was MUCH more
detail in the local media coverage than has ever made it to the web.

The McDonald's in question *DID* have a "coffee is served hot" warning sign on
the drive-up window...where the cup in question was purchased.

The "victim" set the coffee between her theighs squeezing it to hold the cup
still, then attempted to remove the lid to put sugar in (her testimony in open
court). Following the laws of physics, the cup collapsed and dumped the coffee
into her crotch.

I could be wrong, but the victim's daughter called a lawyer from the hospital
emergency room (testimony in open court).

Except for the judge involved, I've never heard anyone local who though this
case had anything to do with justice. It was all about the jackpot.
webpa