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The incident occurred at the drive-thru of the Jack in the Box restaurant in Bellflower on Feb. 12, 2002. As the plaintiff was receiving a hot cup of coffee from the employee, some of the coffee suddenly spilled on her lap burning her skin.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $100,000 at the mandatory settlement conference. The defendant made a statutory offer in the amount of $2,501.
Specials in Evidence
$5,450 $3,000 $13,000 (future scar revision surgery)
Injuries
Third degree burns to upper and inner thighs and genital region.
Result
The defendant's motion for summary judgment was granted.
Other Information
The plaintiff's attorney withdrew from the case after the trial was continued on Jan. 29, 2004. The plaintiff was in pro per when the motion for summary judgment was granted on May 24, 2004.
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