Man awarded $50 million after Starbucks hot tea causes permanent disfigurement

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March 17, 2025

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Man awarded $50 million after Starbucks hot tea causes permanent disfigurement

A California delivery driver was awarded $50 million in damages after a jury agreed a Starbucks location was negligent in its handling of a scalding hot tea.

Michael Garcia sued the cafe chain after a tea spilled in his lap at a drive-thru and caused permanent disfigurement to his penis. His attorney Nick Rowley said in a press release that Garcia’s “life has been forever changed” by the accident.

Michigan boy's death raises concerns about unregulated hyperbaric oxygen therapy outside of health care facilities

The death of a 5-year-old in a hyperbaric chamber in Michigan has prompted calls for more oversight of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the largely unsupervised wellness industry before another tragedy occurs.

Thomas Cooper was killed Jan. 31 when a fire broke out in a hyperbaric chamber at the Oxford Center, an alternative medicine clinic in the Detroit suburb of Troy. On Monday, the Oxford Center founder and CEO and three of her employees were charged in Thomas’ death.

American Sports & Culture

Ravens adding QB Rush as Lamar's new backup

The Ravens reached agreement with former Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush on Sunday, his agency, Equity Sports, announced.

Magic end Cavaliers' winning streak at 16 games

Paolo Banchero scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and the Magic beat Cleveland 108-103 on Sunday to end the Cavs' winning streak at 16 games.

Detroit draws record 14,288 fans for PWHL game

The Minnesota Frost and New York Sirens played in front of 14,288 fans Sunday night, setting an attendance record for a professional women's hockey game in the United States.

American Business & Markets

Trump's war on Biden's climate policy is creating a new form of EV range anxiety

EV charging companies are fundamental to adoption of electrical vehicles. As President Trump seeks federal funding cuts for EVs, the industry is under threat.

Telcos race to transition from 'dumb pipes' to tech players with help from AI

Telcos are talking up efforts to transform themselves into tech players, touting advances in AI, 5G and 6G networks, satellite internet and even smart cities.

Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21's U.S. operating company on Sunday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in six years, hamstrung by dwindling mall traffic and mounting competition from online retailers.