Little said about the truth to the little old lady who sued McDonalds over hot coffee. The seventy plus year old lady who required reconstructive vaginal surgery because her coffee was way above the regulated temp.(ever get a Dunkin coffee that wasn't 350 degrees or more), only requested the company pay her medical bills. They declined. What if this was your mom. I know that snopes will back this up.
My late twin brother was a fine attorney (counselor on this site)and a great human being. He and I enjoyed many lawyer jokes. He'd have shoved it up McDonald's can too. Remember, the jury sent the message. They have moms too. I suspect that hearing about the co.'s refusal to pay her medical bills infuriated them. However I 'm sure the co.'s decision was based upon the recommendation of their lawyers,so maybe you're right.