Procedural Nuances in a Product Liability Case: Analyzing Federal Removal Jurisdiction in Moltner v. Starbucks Coffee Co.
In the realm of product liability, cases involving spilled hot beverages frequently draw comparisons to the landmark McDonald’s hot coffee case (also known as the Liebeck case). A recent matter filed in Manhattan illustrates a similar scenario, alongside an interesting procedural quirk concerning federal removal jurisdiction. The plaintiff, 77-year-old Rachel Moltner, alleged that she suffered […]