The Misunderstood McDonald's Hot Coffee Lawsuit | Retro Report on PBS

The debate over frivolous lawsuits took shape years ago after McDonald’s coffee spilled into a woman’s lap and she was awarded millions in damages. Her complaint sounded frivolous. But the facts told another story. Lesson plan for educators: https://bit.ly/RR-hot-coffee

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