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 Trump has now authorized strikes on seven nations. Iran may have miscalculated in its initial response to attack. White House explains Trump's red neck. A GOP senator threatens a rare legislative move over Noem. Report an error