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Research the case of Stella Liebeck, an elderly grandmother who received third-degree burns when she spilled coffee purchased at a McDonald's drive-through, and then answer the following question

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Research the case of Stella Liebeck, an elderly grandmother who received

third-degree burns when she spilled coffee purchased at a McDonald's drive-through, and then answer the following question.
-What was the basis of her claim against McDonald's?
-Was the alleged tort intentional, negligent, or strict liability?
-Why did Ms. Liebeck's lawyers believe that McDonald's was liable to Ms. Liebeck?
-Do you think it is reasonable to expect that a hot drink purchased from a restaurant might quickly give you third degree burns?
-How did the jury decide the case?
-Why do you think the jury decided the case this way?