by Howard Cannon | Sep 15, 2026 | Hot Coffee Burns, Restaurant OSHA
Drive-thru coffee burns can cause serious injuries. Hot coffee or tea may spill during preparation, handling, or the customer handoff. However, the real question isn’t really about temperature. The bigger question is often simple: Why did the beverage spill?...
by Howard Cannon | Jun 4, 2026 | Acts of Violence, Alcohol Liability/DRAM Shop, Consulting & Coaching, Expert Witness Services, Food Safety, Hot Coffee Burns, Restaurant OSHA, Slips Trips and Falls
Restaurant Employee Responsibilities Restaurant safety is not management’s responsibility alone. Employees play an important role, too. Restaurant employee responsibilities include participating in training, following established procedures, recognizing hazards,...
by Howard Cannon | Apr 24, 2026 | Articles, Expert Witness Services, Hot Coffee Burns
When most people hear about hot coffee spills – and the accompanying lawsuits involved – the first thing they think of is the infamous fast-food lawsuit from the 90’s. Although that case brought awareness to the dangers of hot coffee, it also set a precedent for...
by Howard Cannon | Apr 8, 2026 | Articles, Expert Witness Services, Hot Coffee Burns
Drive-Thru Coffee Burn Case: It Isn’t Just the Temperature A drive-thru coffee burn case can involve much more than the temperature of the coffee. When hot coffee spills inside a vehicle, the customer may have little room to react. The liquid can spill onto the...
by Howard Cannon | Mar 20, 2026 | Articles, Expert Witness Services, Hot Coffee Burns, Restaurant OSHA, Uncategorized
Make no mistake about it, restaurants can be very dangerous places for those who are untrained or untrustworthy. And they can be very dangerous places for those who enter establishments where the people in charge (the various levels of management and the owner) are...
