Alabama model wins $20,000 lawsuit over Church’s chicken pot pie ‘too hot for human consumption’
A woman in Alabama has won a $20,000 lawsuit against Church’s Chicken over a pot pie she claims was too hot to consume.
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Woman awarded $20K after burns from Church's Texas Chicken pot pieUSA Today · 55d ago
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Alabama woman awarded $20,000 after being burned by Church’s Chicken pot piecbs42.com · 55d ago
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- Primary Driver: A woman in Alabama has won a $20,000 lawsuit against Church’s Chicken over a pot pie she claims was too hot to consume.
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A woman in Alabama has been awarded $20,000 after suffering burns from a Church’s Chicken pot pie. The lawsuit, filed in Jefferson County, alleged that the pot pie was too hot for human consumption. The woman’s legal team argued that the pot pie was negligently prepared and served at an unsafe temperature.
The jury agreed, awarding the plaintiff $20,000 in damages. The case has drawn attention to food safety standards in the fast-food industry. Church’s Chicken has not yet publicly commented on the verdict.
The company may face further legal action or increased scrutiny over its food preparation practices. The woman’s legal team has indicated that they may pursue additional claims if similar incidents occur.
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What was the basis of the lawsuit?
The lawsuit alleged that a Church’s Chicken pot pie was too hot for human consumption, causing severe burns to the plaintiff.
How much was the plaintiff awarded?
$20,000.
What is the next step for Church’s Chicken?
The company may face further legal action or increased scrutiny over its food preparation practices.
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