You Can't Sue Starbucks for Serving Hot Beverages 11.96K Brian Moylan 11/04/10 11:09AM Filed to: rulings rulings Starbucks Upper East Side Lawsuits Appic Fb An appeals court upheld the dismissal of a $3 million lawsuit an elderly Upper East Side woman filed against Starbucks after spilling hot tea on herself and suffering serious burns. But can we sue people for ridiculous ornate coffee orders?