Michelle Perry has filed a lawsuit against a popular restaurant chain, alleging severe injuries from a coffee spill incident. The complaint was lodged on February 17, 2026, in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County against Burtons Grill & Bar and its parent company, Burtons Grill, LLC.
The plaintiff, Michelle Perry, claims that on October 9, 2025, while visiting the Burtons Grill & Bar located at 312 West Lancaster Avenue in Wayne, Pennsylvania, she suffered serious burns due to the negligent handling of hot coffee by the restaurant’s staff. According to the complaint filed by her attorney Gregory M. Stokes from Green & Schafle LLC, Perry was a business invitee at the restaurant when an employee mishandled a cup of excessively hot coffee during delivery. The complaint details that this negligence resulted in first to third-degree burns and permanent scarring for Perry. Furthermore, it is alleged that no medical assistance was provided to her immediately following the incident.
Perry’s legal team argues that Burtons Grill & Bar failed in its duty to maintain safe premises and provide adequate warnings about potential hazards. They accuse the defendants of using inadequate cups and trays for serving hot beverages and failing to implement proper training for their employees regarding beverage temperature control and safe delivery methods. The complaint states that these failures are violations of industry standards and internal policies designed to protect customers from harm.
In addition to seeking damages exceeding $50,000 for her injuries and suffering—which include physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, and diminished quality of life—Perry is also pursuing claims of negligent hiring, training, supervision, and retention against Burtons Grill & Bar. She contends that the restaurant did not adequately train or supervise its staff on safe practices for serving hot beverages.
The case will be heard by judges in Delaware County with Michelle Perry represented by Gregory M. Stokes from Green & Schafle LLC. The case ID has not been specified in the document provided.
Source: CV2026001483_Michelle_Perry_v_Burtons_Grill_Complaint_Delaware_County_Pennsylvania.pdf
