My Reflection as a Lawyer for McDonald’s Corporation
My duty as a lawyer is to defend McDonald’s Corporation against any unnecessary lawsuit. It is agreeable that Ms. Liebeck spilled coffee on herself. This event resulted in third-degree burns. According to me, I strongly believe that it was inappropriate for Ms. Stella Liebeck to sue the company. McDonald’s Corporation did not engage in any wrongdoing. This fact explains why the case became a classic example of detestable litigation. My company was willing to compensate Ms. Liebeck for the damages. It is also undeniable that McDonald’s has always served hot coffee to its customers. The coffee spilled when Stella was trying to add sugar and cream to it. She was also wearing cotton pants, thus scalding her groin and thighs with the coffee.
Ms. Stella’s decision to sue the company was misguided simply because she handled her coffee recklessly. This is true because the coffee inside the cup must have been hot. Ms. Liebeck decided to sue the Corporation, thus forcing me to defend it. This idea also explains why tort reforms are critical towards reducing such damages. The reforms would ensure every company or firm properly compensates its workers. Although the people might ignore the benefits of such tort reforms simply because they promote the welfare of corporations, the important thing is to ensure individuals such as Liebeck do not enrich themselves through such incidences. I am, therefore planning to defend McDonald’s Company against any legal action.
My Position as a Lawyer for NBC Television
Many people understand the implications of “McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case.” NBC Television has always informed the people about every issue affecting them. Many of NBC’s comedies have tried to defend McDonald’s Corporation against defamation. Our reporters, comedians, and editors understand the facts of the case very well. Their comments, arguments, and ideas are acknowledgeable because McDonald’s Company did not engage in any malpractice. It was inappropriate for Ms. Stella to sue McDonald’s Corporation. McDonald’s Corporation had always served its coffee in every drive-through opening. As well, the company was not the only coffeehouse serving foods and drinks with temperatures exceeding 54oC. According to NBC and other media houses, Stella Liebeck should be responsible for the injuries caused by her coffee.
I strongly believe that Ms. Liebeck was the one who spilled the hot coffee on her body. This single fact explains why the company was not involved in any recklessness or wrongdoing. The coffee served by the Corporation also complies with the stipulated standards. Some multinational restaurants and companies such as Starbucks always serve hot coffee. This fact explains why our comedies should not become a source of controversy. As a lawyer, I would defend every media house that attacks Stella Liebeck because the lawsuit was frivolous, unacceptable, and outrageous. Such arguments are critical to discouraging more customers from suing different companies. The arguments presented by NBC are critical towards promoting new reforms to reduce tort damages. I am ready to defend both NBC and McDonald’s Corporation.