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South Jersey man sues Swedesboro McDonald’s following hot coffee burn

Joseph Megara says an employee serving him in January was negligent and caused a cup of coffee to spill on his lap.

News 12 Staff

May 30, 2024, 7:31 AM

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A South Jersey man filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s after he says a cup of coffee in Swedesboro left him with burns.

Joseph Megara says an employee serving him in January was negligent and caused a cup of coffee to spill on his lap. The drink burned him and inflicted damage on his car.

The lawsuit blames the franchise owners for serving coffee too hot.

News 12 is waiting to hear back from McDonald’s for comment.

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