Nigeria, March 17 -- A Los Angeles County jury has ordered Starbucks to pay $50 million in damages to Michael Garcia, a delivery driver who suffered severe burns after a hot tea spilled in his lap at a Starbucks drive-thru.

The incident occurred on February 8, 2020, at a Starbucks in Los Angeles. Garcia was picking up three Venti-sized "Medicine Ball" teas, a popular off-menu item containing tea, lemonade, and honey.

According to court records, a Starbucks employee negligently placed one of the cups in the to-go tray without securing the lid, which caused the drink to spill into Garcia's lap moments after he received it.

Garcia suffered third-degree burns from the spill, particularly affecting his genitals, which led to permanent disfi...