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March 14, 1940
The Tacoma Times
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
What is this article about?
Tacoma woman Miss Madeline Christy sues confectionery store operators Norman E. and Anele Larson and Coca-Cola Co. for $2,500, alleging a cigar stub in her bottle caused illness last summer.
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Cigar Stub Causes Suit
A "coke" with a cigar stub in it, as a Tacoma woman claims she found her bottle of the beverage last summer, was the basis for a $2,500 lawsuit filed in superior court here Wednesday.
Miss Madeline Christy filed the personal injury action against Norman E. and Anele Larson, confectionery store operators, and the Coca-Cola Co., a Georgia corporation, complaining "that the bottle of Coca-Cola manufactured by the plaintiff and which the defendant drank contained a poisonous substance known as a cigar stub, rendering the Coca-Cola unfit for human consumption."
Miss Christy states she became immediately ill upon the Larson premises and suffered several weeks.
A "coke" with a cigar stub in it, as a Tacoma woman claims she found her bottle of the beverage last summer, was the basis for a $2,500 lawsuit filed in superior court here Wednesday.
Miss Madeline Christy filed the personal injury action against Norman E. and Anele Larson, confectionery store operators, and the Coca-Cola Co., a Georgia corporation, complaining "that the bottle of Coca-Cola manufactured by the plaintiff and which the defendant drank contained a poisonous substance known as a cigar stub, rendering the Coca-Cola unfit for human consumption."
Miss Christy states she became immediately ill upon the Larson premises and suffered several weeks.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Cigar Stub
Coke Bottle
Lawsuit
Personal Injury
Coca Cola Contamination
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Madeline Christy
Norman E. Larson
Anele Larson
Coca Cola Co.
Where did it happen?
Tacoma
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Madeline Christy
Norman E. Larson
Anele Larson
Coca Cola Co.
Location
Tacoma
Event Date
Last Summer
Story Details
Miss Madeline Christy filed a $2,500 personal injury lawsuit against Norman E. and Anele Larson and the Coca-Cola Co., claiming she drank from a bottle containing a cigar stub, became ill on the premises, and suffered for several weeks.