The family of a girl who was burned by hot chicken nuggets at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Tamarac, Florida has been awarded $800,000 by a US jury in a civil lawsuit against McDonald’s and one of its franchisees, Upchurch Foods. The jury found that McDonald’s and Upchurch Foods failed to adequately warn or provide proper instructions about the potential harm from the hot McNuggets.
The jury’s decision on July 20th includes $400,000 for past injuries and an additional $400,000 for future damages related to the incident. The award covers pain and suffering, disfigurement, mental anguish, inconvenience, and loss of capacity for enjoyment of life.
The family’s attorneys issued a statement saying, “This momentous decision brings meaningful closure to an arduous and protracted legal process. Having previously established the defendants, Upchurch Foods Inc and McDonald’s USA LLC, as liable for their wrongful actions, this verdict reaffirms that they must now face the consequences and provide full justice.”
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