Even though it’s been 20 years since McDonald’s was sued over hot coffee burns, the memory of the lawsuit still linger in many people’s mind. Whether you believe the lawsuit was justified or look at it as a citizen taking advantage of the American legal system, the reality is that coffee accidents still happen. Each year in the U.S., about 150,000 hot liquid scald cases require medical treatment, according to the American Burn Association. Hot liquid scalds continue to affect the three high-risk groups: young children, older adults and people with special needs. Tagging Options Domain: All Sites Keywords: materials thermoforming read more