Yes, I am sure the discussion at McDonald's headquarters went something like this:
"What's the matter, Ron?" "Well Don, we've run flat out of ideas on how to scr*w our customers." "No problem Ron, I've been working on a new idea on how we can burn them with our coffee!" "Wow! Sounds great, Don!" On Jan 2, 2008, at 9:54 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > Right on, BillR! > > My ex spouse burned herself badly after we drove away from a McDs > in Rockville MD in the early 80s. I was driving when it spilled. > She had first degree burns in the same area as the woman in the > lawsuit, despite the fact that the coffee was several minuites > "old". It may be politically incorrect to support this sort of > litigation but 1) it gets the attention of corporations scr*w us > over, and 2) protects the rest of us who are exposedto the same > perils. > > On Dec 31, 2007 5:10 PM, Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I have always looked at the McDonald's hot coffee suit that way >> also, until I ran into someone who actually read the particulars >> of the case. The coffee, which McDonalds stated was too hot to be >> safe, burned through her skin and caused multiple surgeries and >> some permanent damage. Unsafe for anyone at that temperature, and >> given the environment at McDonalds I suppose we should be glad it >> wasn't a kid grabbing a parent's arm and losing much of the skin >> on their face. I am by no means up on the particulars of the >> case, but I am told it is not the case it is usually presented to >> be. At any rate, I have stopped using it as an example until I >> know a bit more about it. >> BillR >> _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
