Mary Simms is a woman from Texas who is suing Starbucks after she claims that a mixed up drink order led to her receiving first and second degree burns.
Simms Sues Starbucks Over Drink Order. “Mary Simms is seeking up to $75,000 in a lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court. She filed the suit in hopes of recovering financial damages for injuries received during an April 14 drive-thru incident at a Starbucks in Tomball, Texas, just outside Houston.” [Sacbee]
Lawsuit Claims Drink Spilled On Woman After Wrong Order. “According to a lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court and reported by the SouthEast Texas Record, Simms “stopped her vehicle and handed back the coffee when the lid came off and the coffee spilled on her lap.” Simms suffered first and second-degree burns as a result of the accident, resulting in serious personal injuries and property damage.” [Washingtonnewssday]
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