We are deeply disappointed with today’s verdict because the facts show that our restaurant in Tamarac, Florida did indeed follow those protocols when cooking and serving this Happy Meal. That’s why our restaurant follows strict rules in accordance with food safety best practices when it comes to cooking and serving our menu items, including Chicken McNuggets. “Our sympathies go out to this family for what occurred in this unfortunate incident, as we hold customer safety as one of our highest priorities. Upchurch Foods later issued a statement of its own: Our customers should continue to rely on McDonald’s to follow policies and procedures for serving Chicken McNuggets safely.” McDonald's USA statement This was an unfortunate incident, but we respectfully disagree with the verdict. Together with our franchisees, for nearly 70 years, we have consistently served customers safe, high-quality food using strict policies and procedures. “We take every complaint seriously and certainly those that involve the safety of our food and the experiences of our customers. McDonalds responded to the verdict in a statement Thursday: Attorneys for the family expect that to take place sometime this summer. “This is full justice for Olivia,” the firm said about the little girl.Ī new jury will now be empaneled for a second trial to determine damages. The firm said jurors “selected the theories of liability that the facts and law fit best in their minds.” “We don’t view this as a ‘split verdict.’ Two defendants went to trial, denying liability. “Today, a jury of reasonable and measured members of our community rendered a verdict that reflected the truth, the facts, and the law,” a statement from the Fischer Redavid law firm reads. The family’s attorneys proclaimed victory in a statement released Thursday evening. The defense also argued that what happens to a McNugget once it leaves the drive-thru window is beyond their control. McDonald’s and their franchisee argued food safety rules require McNuggets to be hot enough, otherwise, they’re unsafe to eat. The suit claimed the companies served food that was “unfit for human handling - let alone consumption” due to the temperature. and caused (the victim)’s skin and flesh around her thighs to burn,” the lawsuit stated. “The Chicken McNuggets inside of that Happy Meal were unreasonably and dangerously hot. She said the girl was in the car when she dropped a nugget on her lap, which got lodged between her thigh and her vehicle’s seat belt. in Tamarac and ordered a six-piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal for her daughter. Philana Holmes said she went to the McDonald’s at 7600 NW 57 St. The lawsuit stems from a trip to the drive-thru on Aug. The jury also found Upchurch Foods, but not McDonald’s, was negligent and decided that both companies were not liable for additional allegations. The jury decided McDonald’s and its franchisee, Upchurch Foods Inc., were liable for failure to warn about the “foreseeable risks of harm.” The decision came following a short trial in county court. – Jurors found some fault Thursday with both McDonald’s and its local franchisee after two parents sued the chain, claiming a chicken nugget burn left their 4-year-old daughter “disfigured and scarred” in Broward County.
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