Jimenez purchased multiple food items including an apple pie. When she bit into the pie, the plaintiff allegedly suffered immediate second-degree burns on her chest, a first-degree burn in her mouth and scalding on her fingers, requiring a visit to the emergency room.

Checkers is sued for negligence, strict liability and breach of warranty. Jimenez, seeking payback for her injuries, is represented by Black Rock Trial Lawyers PLLC of Tampa.