N.J. Customer Sues Starbucks Over Loose Lid on Hot Tea Cup

A Wayne, New Jersey man who says he was scalded when the lid on his hot tea came off has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks.

Antonio Couso, 45, asserted in the lawsuit that the lid was not on properly and the tea was too hot at the Route 23 store in March 2006. He was treated for third-degree burns to his hand.

Couso accused Starbucks of “negligently and carelessly” selling unsafe tea.

A Starbucks spokeswoman told The Record of Bergen County the company was investigating and does not comment on litigation.

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Information from: The Record of Bergen County,

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Latest Comments

• February 4, 2009 at 2:59 am

  SafetyGuru says:

  "I realize that circumstances are somewhat different in this case, however to simply disregard the claim as ridiculous without knowing the facts is an extremely sad commentary... read more
• February 4, 2009 at 2:53 am

  Safety Guru says:

  "Therefore, he probably spilled it on your own negligence" Bull! I have never spilled Starbucks coffee or tea on myself, but I have had MANY of their crappy lids come off, esp... read more
• February 4, 2009 at 2:35 am

  TXCleo says:

  "I always get hot coffee and tea and stir it to cool it; or just wait a while before I taste it." This is a key statement, because in reality, you should not HAVE to do this. ... read more