A jury ordered McDonald's to pay $2.7 million to Stella Liebeck, a drive-through customer who burned herself with hot coffee after placing the cup between her legs to remove the top and add cream: she claimed that the coffee was too hot. This tells us the our legal system can:

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The McDonald's hot coffee case is often cited as an example of frivolous lawsuits, in which individuals sue for seemingly minor injuries or incidents in order to receive large payouts. This can raise costs for businesses and individuals, as they may be forced to defend against such suits or pay out large settlements. Thus, the legal system can incentivize frivolous litigation and raise costs, as seen in this case.

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