Many courts do not accept the notion that a cup of hot coffee is defective by virtue of its excessive temperature. Those courts require the injured person to show evidence that the coffee was served hotter than accepted industry standards or that it was hotter than the purchaser could reasonably expect.

What is your opinion on the "hot coffee" lawsuit and decision?

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The hot coffee lawsuit refers to the case of Liebeck v McDonalds Restaurants where Stella Liebeck a ... View the full answer