German tourist sued a New York taqueria for salsa that was too spicy. Judge says ‘the spice is often the point’

He should keep this up and keep suing people, he will become American in no time

I hope he never goes to Thailand

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/03/12/spicy-salsa-lawsuit-los-tacos-no-1-new-york/89117060007/

To be clear, the ‘a woman sued McDonald’s over hot coffee!’ Case was a legit case where she deserved all of that and more

@skinnylatte She DID actually need hospitalization for 3rd degree burns, needed skin grafts.

"The attorneys...presented the jury with expert testimony that 190 °F (88 °C) coffee may produce third-degree burns (where skin grafting is necessary) in about three seconds and 180 °F (82 °C) coffee may produce such burns in about 12 to 15 seconds.[14] Lowering the temperature to 160 °F (71 °C) would increase the time for the coffee to produce such a burn to 20 seconds..." --wiki

So she had cause...

@CStamp @skinnylatte as someone coming from a different culture I do not understand this argument. Coffee is made with boiling, I.e., 100°C water. How can you sure someone because that’s what they did.. and it’s not even boiling temperature any more at this point?
@jgjl @CStamp @skinnylatte coffee shouldn’t be made with water at 100° C.
Most coffee machines will operate around 90° and by the time it’s in the cup for a few moments it’s probably down to 80°.
@peterbrown @CStamp @skinnylatte I make it at home with boiling water, works great. James Hoffman approved btw.