Car did not have cup holders.
Car was not moving.
She was in passenger seat.
Son pulled over and parked to allow her to put creamer and sugar in cup.
Having no where else to put the cup, she put it between her legs and when she removed lid coffee splashed on her.
She initially only asked that McDonalds cover her medical expenses.
McDonalds required its franchises to keep the coffee at 180-190 degrees. Water boils at 212 degrees.
From 1982-1992 McDonalds received 700 reports of burns from coffee.
McDonalds risk assessor determined it was not worth changing policy despite the number of reports and previously settlements.
McDonalds acknowledged that the temperature they proscribed would burn mouth and throat when consumed as provided.
Jury found McDonalds 80% liable for the burns
Facts matter
She's only 45 years old. Don't you have to be at least 80 to be in the senate?