US | Starbucks Woman Sues Starbucks Over Scalding Tea NYC plaintiff claims she suffered second-degree burns By Nick McMaster Posted May 4, 2010 5:47 PM CDT Copied In this Jan. 19, 2010 photo, patrons enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries while visiting the Starbucks in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman) Hey, it worked against McDonald's: A New York woman is seeking unspecified damages from Starbucks after being served tea that was "unreasonably hot." The lawsuit says she suffered second-degree burns because of Starbuck's negligence, which caused "great physical pain and mental anguish," the New York Daily News reports. Read These Next He won $1M on first Survivor. Today, he owes $3M in taxes on it. Lawmakers warn VPN use may let NSA spy on you. An unwanted hiking trend for women: the 'Alpine divorce.' 'Sovereign citizen' who ambushed, killed cops is now dead. Report an error