Black v. Five Guys Operations LLC

On September 3, 2024, plaintiff Katherine Black filed a civil lawsuit in Pennsylvania against Five Guys Operations LLC. The complaint alleges that while dining at a Five Guys location, Black suffered severe burns from dangerously hot and improperly secured food, causing significant physical and emotional injuries. The plaintiff asserts the restaurant chain failed to maintain safe serving practices and neglected to warn customers of the hazard. The case invokes theories of premises liability and general negligence, claiming the company breached its duty of care owed to invitees. The litigation seeks compensatory damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

Whether Five Guys Operations LLC breached its duty of care by serving food at an unreasonably dangerous temperature without adequate warnings or secure packaging, directly causing the plaintiff's injuries.