A Nevada state trooper is suing Seattle-based Starbucks for allegedly serving him iced coffee laced with methamphetamine at a Las Vegas drive-thru in September 2020.
Trooper Steven Darnell was in full Nevada State Highway Patrol uniform when the incident allegedly occurred on Sept. 11, at the Starbucks drive-thru where he regularly goes for coffee.
Darnell claims he became sick shortly after drinking the beverage.
His symptoms included an upset stomach, headache, and burning sensations that got worse throughout the day.
According to the complaint, which was filed May 25 in Clark County District Court, the burning sensations lasted for approximately two weeks after the incident….