The document summarizes a product liability lawsuit from 1992 where 79-year-old Stella Liebeck suffered third-degree burns after spilling hot coffee from McDonald's in her lap. She sued McDonald's for $20,000 to cover medical costs but they offered only $800, so she filed suit accusing them of selling unreasonably dangerous coffee. At trial, it was revealed McDonald's coffee was served at 180-190 degrees and could cause third-degree burns in just two seconds of contact. The jury awarded Liebeck $2.7 million in damages, though it was later reduced.

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