Dunkin' Franchisee Settles $3M Lawsuit Over Hot Coffee Spill That Severely Burned Elderly Woman

Woman sued Dunkin' franchisee for $3 million after hot coffee spilled on her lap from an unsecured lid, causing severe burns requiring skin grafts and weeks in hospital.

Woman was 70 years old at time of incident in 2021, which resulted in permanent injuries altering her life.

Case echoes famous McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit from decades ago, which also involved third-degree burns from unreasonably hot coffee.

Franchisee settled case for $3 million; corporate parent Dunkin' not named in lawsuit.

Lawyers say case sends message to restaurants to properly train employees and prioritize customer safety regarding hot beverages.