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Starbucks Ordered To Pay Postmates Driver $50 Million for Spilled Tea That Caused Burns

The barista at the drive-through window did not properly secure one of the lids on the beverages before handing it to the customer.

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BRADLEY CORTRIGHT
BRADLEY CORTRIGHT

A Los Angeles jury is ordering Starbucks to pay a Postmates delivery driver $50 million for burns he sustained while picking up a drive-through order. 

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BRADLEY CORTRIGHT
BRADLEY CORTRIGHT

Mr. Cortright studied American history at Empire State University.

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