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  • Retro Report Liebeck v. McDonald's: The Big Burn (Season 1, Episode 16)
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Retro Report

Liebeck v. McDonald's: The Big Burn (Season 1, Episode 16)
TV Episode | News
Retro Report examines the case of Stella Liebeck who was severely burned by a cup of scalding hot McDonald's coffee and successfully sued the fast food restaurant for several million dollars. Although the court award was well reasoned ...See moreRetro Report examines the case of Stella Liebeck who was severely burned by a cup of scalding hot McDonald's coffee and successfully sued the fast food restaurant for several million dollars. Although the court award was well reasoned given the severe injuries suffered, the media spins the story into a punchline which attracts extremely negative attention. Ultimately politicians use the case to argue in favor of tort reform. Written by Shatterdaymorn See less
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Producer
Bonnie Bertram
Editor
David Feinberg
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Status
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Updated Oct 21, 2013
Release date
Oct 21, 2013 (United States)
Awards
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2 wins & 4 nominations

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7 cast members
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Stella Liebeck's primary photo
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Judy Allen
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Ken Wagner
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Tracy Jenks
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Mike Rosen
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