As far as the hot coffee incident, that one is blown out of proportion. The recommended temperature for coffee is, I believe, 160 degrees farenheit. McDonalds served theirs at 180 degrees. McDonalds new this was dangerous, but it saved them money since the coffee stayed fresh longer.

This particular store was serving their coffee at over 200 degrees farenheit. Not only that, the lids did not fit properly. McDonalds had been made aware that this franchise was doing this and took no action.

When the lid inevitably came off the coffee (while the lady was drinking it in her car), the lady burned her crotch area so badly that she had to get skin grafts.

Still sound as ridiculous as you made it out to be?

-Biscuits