https://is.muni.cz/el/1422/podzim2012/MV510Z/ode/36509282/Case_brief.pdf?lang=en

https://www.tortmuseum.org/liebeck-v-mcdonalds/

https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/truth-behind-mcdonalds-hot-coffee-lawsuit.html

1. Do you believe the initial result or the reduce award was more reasonable?

2a. Explain what punitive damages are supposed to do.

2b. How are punitive damages different from compensatory damages?

3. In considering the negligence of McDonald's and the negligence of Mrs. Liebeck, which one do you think was more at fault? Does her age and the temperature of the coffee affect your choice?

4. Should McDonald's done anything different? What about Mrs. Liebeck?