against McDonalds. As you will see‚ the coffee temperature can cause third degree burns in a matter of seconds‚ McDonalds had settled many other cases before Stella ’s (and she initially only sought a small amount of money for her daughter ’s time away from work and her own medical expenses)‚ McDonald ’s lawyer in closing argument blamed the severity of her burns on the fact that she was old and had very thin skin‚ the punitive award was reduced by the trial judge‚ and the case was settled for much
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unfortunately it’s spelled in her lap she was in a jogging suit and it just absorb that coffee almost immediately and she couldn’t get away from that it was almost like an immersion burns and long story short in that three or four second sheet she suffered third-degree burns to her crotch and groin area required to skin grafts and eight days in the hospital and she’s never been in court forIs just hard-working lady to come here to retire a character she was a character and she asked McDonnells to please
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fire‚ Ida was admitted to hospital and treated for very serious burns to many parts of her body‚ most especially‚ her right arm. Due to the seriousness of her burns‚ she had to endure weeks and months of treatment and recovery. She had to undergo a series of specialized treatments and painful procedures‚ including daily iodine baths and bandage changes‚ as well as‚ a number of complicated and risky surgeries such as reconstructive skin grafts. Despite the agony of the entire treatment process‚ Ida
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ethical issues‚ the defendants preventative measures‚ and then the analysis of it all. Introduction Frivolous lawsuits have over taken our society by storm. Anywhere from someone suing over a pair of lost pants to a person suing over a coffee burn. But what is Frivalous? Perhaps there is more to see in each of these suits that was originally thought. In 1992 79-year-old Stella Liebeck spilled coffee on herself and sued McDonald’s for the coffee being too hot. In May 2005 Judge Roy Pearson sued
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‘Most accidents occur in and around the home. Discuss’ We’d all like to believe that our home is a secure‚ comfortable environment‚ but we tend not to notice that this very place holds the potential to become very dangerous. In fact‚ most accidents occur in and around our homes‚ with the consequences involving anything from minor abrasions to a fatality. Believe it or not‚ water one of our most valued necessities in life‚ can not only provide life but also take it. Young children are often the
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leave the enemy dead or with everlasting effects from the burns. Not only was it dangerous‚ it was also versatile in that it could be used in a variety of delivery methods. Napalm was used very wildly during the Vietnam War. Napalm is “chemical mixture of aluminum‚ oleic acid‚ coconut fatty acid‚ naphthenic‚ and an acid produced from petroleum” (new standard encyclopedia). Napalm is like a sticky jelly that is extremely flammable and can burn for up to ten minutes creating temperatures ranging anywhere
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Case of Desiree’s Baby” Skin Color‚ Genetics‚ & Biotechnology Part I – A Mendelian approach "Desiree’s Baby" is a very moving story that shows us the horror of racism‚ but is it scientifically accurate? Questions 1. According to the story‚ Madame Valamonde and Armand noticed the baby’s dark skin several weeks before Desiree. Can you offer a possible explanation for this gradual increase in pigmentation over the course of three months? 2. Assuming the inheritance of skin color in "Desiree’s Baby"
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second and third degree burns on her groin‚ inner thighs and buttocks (Press‚ 1995‚ p.32). Ms. Liebeck spent several days in the hospital for her burns and another period of weeks at home recuperating. Subsequently‚ she was readmitted to the hospital for skin grafts. (Press‚ 1995‚ p. 3). It was confirmed that the coffee was stored at a temperature of approximately 180 to 190 degrees‚ per industry standards (Howard‚ 1994‚ p.1)‚ which is likely to cause third degree burns with only a few seconds
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The skin may look red‚ raw‚ scalded‚ or burned. While a diaper rash is uncomfortable‚ generally it is not a serious problem. Most diaper rashes last about twenty-four hours and can be treated at home. The rash clears up when the diapers are changed more often‚ careful washing and cleaning of the skin is done‚ or nonprescription ointments are put on the area. Croup is a common respiratory problem in young
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Assessment task-MMII 002 managing paediatric illness and injury Described how to manage an infant with foreign bodies in their eyes‚ ears and nose If you get a foreign body stuck in your ears or nose you should go to the nearest NHS walk in centre or minor injuries unit‚ because when you attempt to remove it yourself it sometimes may occur to get even more stuck. If you get any foreign bodies in your eyes such as dust‚ paint or sand it can be removed easily by doing this: Put on some disposable
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