Starbucks 72.7 billion won compensation ruling 😱😱

The story of an American delivery man who suffered third-degree burns on his thighs and genitals after receiving a hot beverage with an unclosed lid has been revealed.

On the 14th of this month (local time), according to foreign media outlets such as CNN and NBC Los Angeles in the United States, in 2020, a man named Michael Garcia from California was working as a delivery driver. He received three hot drinks from a Starbucks drive-thru store, with the lids not fully closed. The cups slipped, causing the hot beverages to spill onto Garcia's lap, resulting in third-degree burns on his thighs and genital area. Garcia stated, "Since the accident, my penis has become deformed, and its length and girth have decreased," and "I experience extreme pain during sexual intercourse, making normal life difficult." He filed a lawsuit with the California Superior Court. The local court also ruled that Starbucks should pay Garcia approximately 72.7 billion won in damages. Starbucks immediately announced its intention to appeal. A Starbucks spokesperson said, "We sympathize with Garcia's injury, but we do not agree with the decision that holds us responsible for this incident, and we believe the compensation amount is excessive," and added, "Starbucks has always adhered to the highest safety standards, including handling hot beverages." What happens if someone like Garcia suffers burns to their genital area?

Burns to the reproductive organs can lead to deformities such as reproductive organ distortion due to contracture of muscles, tendons, and skin. Additionally, burns occurring on the perineum and testes can cause urethral strictures, which may result in erectile dysfunction. Reproductive organ burns are classified similarly to general burns, ranging from first to fourth degree depending on the severity of damage. First-degree burns involve only the epidermis, causing redness and a burning sensation, but most pain subsides within 48 hours. Second-degree burns extend deeper into the dermis, resulting in blister formation, swelling, and severe pain. Deep second-degree burns may require over four weeks of treatment and skin graft surgery. Third-degree burns damage the subcutaneous fat layer, while fourth-degree burns appear similar to third-degree burns externally but may necessitate amputation of the affected area or lead to severe disabilities.

When second-degree or higher burns occur on the reproductive organs, emergency measures must be taken to prevent bacterial infection and worsening of the wound symptoms. In this case, the burn area should be sufficiently cooled with lukewarm saline solution or running tap water. Sometimes, ice or ice water is used to cool the burn area, but water below 10°C can actually increase tissue damage. Additionally, to prevent infection caused by exposure of the wound, antibiotic ointments must be applied, followed by dressing (disinfecting the wound area and covering it with clean gauze or bandages). For burns of third degree or higher, such as those similar to Garcia, skin graft surgery may be performed, where skin from the thigh or abdomen is transplanted onto the wound area.

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A story has been revealed about an American man who suffered third-degree burns to his genitals after receiving a hot beverage that was not properly closed. Burns to the genitals can lead to deformity and erectile dysfunction, so caution is necessary. If you suffer second-degree or higher burns to the genitals, it is important to cool the area with lukewarm water and to apply a dressing.♡♡