My point was that the woman didn't use the product improperly and that it wasn't something people could reasonably expect the product to do - let alone warned about on the label. Thus, despite the fact that 3M was willing to pay for aid doesn't (and shouldn't) make it immune from a potential lawsuit.

Which doesn't necessarily mean that this woman should file a lawsuit.

True about McDonald's coffee, though. But people expect coffee to be extremely hot so it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that spilling it on your lap could lead to severe burns.