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Woman left scarred by burns from Church’s Chicken pot pie wins $20,000 in lawsuit
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points : A woman who suffered serious burns from a Church's chicken pot pie has won a $20,000 settlement. The woman, Yolanda Jackson, was burned after ordering the pot pie at a drive-thru location.
From Jefferson County, Ala.: A woman who suffered serious burns from a Church's chicken pot pie has won a $20,000 settlement. The woman, Yolanda Jackson, was burned after ordering the pot pie at a drive-thru location. According to her lawsuit, the pot pie was extremely hot, causing second-degree burns to her mouth, face, and other areas of her body.
The case was heard in a bench trial and the court ruled in Jackson's favor. Her attorney noted that Jackson was left scarred and felt unheard by the company. Further details about the case and the ruling are available from the source. The settlement amount was $20,000.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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