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New York Woman Sues McDonald’s Over 'Severe Personal Injuries' Caused By ‘Extremely Hot’ French Fries
Catherine Luongo alleges the fries caused disfiguring burns and ongoing surgery after she was not warned about the danger, according to court documents.
- On July 21, Catherine Luongo filed a civil complaint in New York State Supreme Court against McDonald's, alleging she sustained "serious and severe personal injuries and burns to mouth and tongue" from hot French Fries.
- According to court documents, Luongo purchased the fries at a McDonald's on 18 East 42nd Street in New York City on March 5, alleging the items were "overheated and not safe for human consumption."
- The complaint alleges Luongo endured "a severe shock to the nervous system," "suffered great physical pain and mental anguish," and was "confined to bed and home."
- McDonald's did not respond to requests for comment, while Luongo claims her health issues "may be permanent and lasting" and seeks money damages to be determined at trial.
- This suit mirrors past litigation, including a 2013 Massachusetts case involving "unreasonably and dangerously hot" fries, though food establishments argue potential burns are an "open and obvious" risk.
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A remarkable lawsuit in New York. A woman has sued fast-food chain McDonald’s after she claims to have sustained ‘serious injury and burns’ to her mouth and tongue. The cause? ‘Extremely hot fries.’
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Catherine Luongo, a woman from New York City, USA, blames the March 5 incident on employees who “did not provide her with a secure order for fries”
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