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A confrontation at a Michigan Tim Hortons hit a boiling point after video appears to show a worker picking up a cups of hot coffee then throwing them at a customer.
Surveillance footage from October shows the incident began at a Westland location after a male customer placed an empty cup inside the drive-thru window with a request the employee inside throw it out.
She refused, and in turn, the customer didn’t take his hot coffee order from her. Video shows him beginning to drive away when a 19-year-old male employee appears, takes the coffee from his co-worker’s hand, and throws it at the car.
The customer is also shown walking up to the window, throwing a cup of cold coffee at the employee.
Watch footage of the incident here:
The video is being released now as part of a lawsuit, CBS-affiliate WWMT reports.
But, according to lawyer Majed Moughni, hot coffee wasn’t the only thing thrown at his client. Timbits were also tossed — as well as racial slurs.
“No one should be served hot coffee on their face,” Moughni told WDIV. “My client was called an Arab, that he should go back to the Middle East.”
Moughni said the employee is the “real criminal” and should be charged with “felonious” assault.
In a statement to Deadline Detroit, the company said safety remains top-of-mind.
“Guest safety is of paramount concern to Tim Horton's. We were aware of the incident in October and the franchisee has taken the appropriate steps to address the matter.”
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What Dietitians Would Eat At Tim Hortons
1/2 Twelve Grain Bagel And Sides(01 of19)
Half a twelve grain bagel served with a Swiss cheese slice, and a side of Harvest Vegetable Soup and green teaCalories: 330 calories (just the bagel) Total Fat: 9 grams Sodium: 580 mg Sugar: 6 gramsProtein: 10 grams Expert: Stefania Palmeri, registered dietitian based in Toronto "Having a half portion of a multi-grain bagel helps to maximize the amount of fibre you get from your grains, while keeping portions controlled. Adding a slice of cheese increases the protein and always ensure there is a source of vegetables. The Harvest Vegetable Soup is one of the lowest calorie and lowest sodium choices on the menu. To drink, a green tea adds a boost of antioxidants to your meal."
Ham & Swiss Sandwich On Whole Wheat(02 of19)
Calories: 390 (The original sandwich) Total Fat: 11 grams Sodium: 1230 mg Sugar: 4 gramsProtein: 24 grams Expert: Andrea Miller, registered dietitian based in Whitby, Ont. "Skip the ranch dressing, go for extra veggies and mustard; have a yogurt and fruit parfait and a water or coffee or tea with milk. I also encourage my clients to custom order their sandwiches — extra veggies, less dressing/sauces, limit the cheese and added salt. Watch out for the hidden calories in specialty coffees which are often like a hot milkshake in disguise!"
Chili Bowl (With Whole Wheat Bun)(03 of19)
Calories: 290 (without the bun) Total Fat: 16 grams Sodium: 1180 mg Sugar: 5 gramsProtein: 18 grams Expert: Shauna Lindzon, registered dietitian in Toronto "Considering that fast food is typically low in fibre, I made sure that each meal had choices that were higher in fibre than other options on the menu. If I did eat a meal at Tim Hortons, I would definitely make sure that I watched my sodium intake for the rest of the day!"
Chicken Salad Wrap Snackers, Harvest Vegetable Soup And Milk(04 of19)
Calories: 80 (just the soup) Total Fat: 0.4 grams Sodium: Not available online Sugar: 3 gramsProtein: 4 grams Expert: Stefania Palmeri, registered dietitian based in Toronto "The Chicken Salad Wrap Snacker has the least sodium of the wraps and provides both a source of carbohydrates and protein. Adding a harvest vegetable soup to your meal is a low calorie choice that will add in a serving of vegetables. A carton of white milk will round out your meal with a serving of dairy and a little more protein to keep you satisfied." (credit:Twitter)
Grilled Breakfast Wraps With Turkey Sausage With A Small Cappuccino(05 of19)
Calories: 260 (just the wrap)Total Fat: 10 grams Sodium: 790 mg Sugar: 0 gramsProtein: 18 grams Expert: Debora Sloan, registered dietitian of Debora Sloan Healthy Solutions based in Ottawa"At only 260 calories for the wrap you get a good amount of protein and a few grams of fibre to help keep you satisfied through the morning. Choosing the turkey sausage saves you a ton on saturated fat, sodium and calories, and the wrap itself is less of a carb load than a bagel or a bun. For most of us, breakfast isn't complete without a coffee. The 60 calorie small cappuccino is [a] delicious treat that also provides protein, along with the benefits of [a] serving of milk offering calcium, and vitamin D."
Chicken Salad Sandwich With Chicken Noodle Soup.(06 of19)
Calories: 440Total Fat: 10.5 grams Sodium: 1600 mg Protein: 25 grams Expert: Patrick Tremblay-Sabourin, registered dietitian based in Winnipeg"This meal would be consider well-balanced, as it contains a good source of carbohydrates, protein and fibre. The carbohydrates will provide you with a quick boost of energy to help you keep up with your busy schedule." (credit:https://jordanbrownblog2013.wordpress.com/)
Turkey And Wild Rice Soup With A Whole Wheat Bun(07 of19)
Calories: 130 (without the bun) Total Fat: 1.5 grams Sodium: 660 mg Sugar: 1 gramsProtein: 3 grams Expert: Nita Sharda, registered dietitian of Carrots & Cake based in Winnipeg "I based my selection on how full these foods would make me feel and overall sodium content. The Turkey and Wild Rice Soup with a whole wheat bun includes fibre. I'd also likely request light cream cheese for my bun." (credit:Yelp.ca)
Chipotle Chicken Wrap Snacker(08 of19)
Calories: 210Total Fat: 7 grams Sodium: 600 mg Sugar: 1 gramsProtein: 12 grams Expert: Shauna Lindzon, registered dietitian in Toronto "I first look for options that are higher in protein. I like to eat between 20 and 30 grams of protein at each meal. This helps keep my blood sugar levels steady and increases my satiety."
Strawberry Greek Yogurt With Mixed Berries And Almond Granola(09 of19)
Calories: 250Total Fat: 5 grams Sodium: 110 mg Sugar: 21 gramsProtein: 14 grams Expert: Debora Sloan, registered dietitian of Debora Sloan Healthy Solutions based in Ottawa"I like the idea of their Greek Yogurt Parfaits with Mixed Berries and Almond Granola. One of these is a pretty balanced meal or snack and fits the bill for a pre/post-workout snack. At 270 calories, eating half in the a.m. and putting the rest in the fridge for your p.m. snack may also be a good option. You've got a serving of fresh fruit, a bit of healthy fat from the nuts, calcium from the yogurt and an appropriate portion of healthy carbs and protein."
Chalet Butter Chicken With Jasmine Rice(10 of19)
Serving Size: 542 grams (including only the rice, chicken and butter chicken sauce) Calories: 750Total Fat: 20 grams Sodium: 1560 mg Sugar: 7 gramsProtein: 47 grams Expert: Raman Khatar, dietitian at Food For Thought in Vancouver"Opt for the butter chicken on rice, with a side garden salad with fat-free Italian dressing — a little higher on calories at 790 calories (but with no more fat than the skinless quarter chicken and Mediterranean salad) and almost 50 grams of protein. This fares better then the vegetable chicken stir fry and Thai chicken curry — which both are higher in calories and fat than the butter chicken. Really, you can treat yourself and enjoy almost anything as long as you include some vegetables on the side, and most importantly, control your portions when dining out. I'm a true believer that all foods can fit."Cut back on the naan as well, or take the other half to work the next day.
Tuscan Tomato Linguine With Shrimp(11 of19)
Serving Size: 499 grams (without the shrimp) Calories: 790 Total Fat: 32 grams Sodium: 1420 mg Sugar: 19 gramsProtein: 23 grams Expert: Shaistha Zaheeruddin, founder and dietitian of Modest Nutrition"Eat only half of the serving. This is a huge serving with lots of carbohydrates. Have the other half packed to-go, and see if you can have that requested while ordering. You can also share it with someone else. Also, hold on the garlic bread, or have one piece if you must."
Veggie Burger Without The Bun(12 of19)
Serving Size: 102 grams (without mayo and buns)Calories: 210Total Fat: 10 grams Sodium: 510 mg Sugar: 0 gramsProtein: 21 grams Expert: Colleen McGuire of At The Table Nutrition in Vancouver "The veggie burger has 210 calories and 10 grams of fat (2 saturated) and 510 mg of sodium. Compare this to a hamburger with 280 calories (not much different) but also has double the fat at 21 grams.The garden salad adds only 50 calories and 105 mg of sodium. Add to that 2 Tbsp of Renee’s Italian dressing on the salad (ask for it on the side) for an additional 40 calories, 4 grams of fat and 270 mg of sodium. This meal contain significant amounts of protein and fibre – all of which will keep you satisfied so that you do not want more food!"
Quarter Chicken Dinner(13 of19)
Serving Size: 142 grams (white meat skinless)Calories: 220Total Fat: 6 grams Sodium: 340 mg Sugar: 0 gramsProtein: 44 grams Expert: Raman Khatar, dietitian of Food For Thought in Vancouver"Getting it without skin cuts down the amount of fat in half. Order this dish with a side Mediterranean cucumber and tomato salad with Greek dressing, instead of fries and gravy. Total meal tops out less than 400 calories, 19 grams of fat and has almost 50 grams of protein."
Spinach Chicken Salad(14 of19)
Serving Size: 365 grams (with dressing and no tortilla chips)Calories: 310 Total Fat: 8 grams Sodium: 800 mg Sugar: 17 gramsProtein: 40 grams Expert: Shareen Ruddock, dietitian with Better Choice Nutrition Consulting in Halifax"If you are looking for a salad option, this is a good choice. If you hold the tortilla strips and ask for the dressing on the side, it will reduce the sodium content of the dish. Enjoy this dish full of hearty vegetables and savoury chicken breast. If you want to forgo dressing, use a wedge of lemon with some pepper to season your salad. And remember, check out the menu before you go to the restaurant, knowing what you want will decrease your chances of making a snap decision."
Soup And Sandwich Combo(15 of19)
Serving Size: 341 grams (just the soup)Calories: 200Total Fat: 5 grams Sodium: 1050 mg Sugar: 3 gramsProtein: 20 grams Expert: Lydia Knorr, dietitian based in Toronto "The soup and sandwich combo is definitely a healthier option over the traditional chicken and fries. While I agree that some of the newer salad entrees may even be slightly healthier, there will always be those patrons who want the traditional Swiss Chalet taste." For a sandwich option, try the lunch version of Rotisserie Chicken Club Wrap.
Sweet Heat Chicken Salad(16 of19)
Serving Size: 391 grams (without the dressing) Calories: 340 Total Fat: 9 grams Sodium: 600 mg Sugar: 18 gramsProtein: 40 grams Expert: Shaistha Zaheeruddin, founder and dietitian of Modest Nutrition Make this dish as an entree instead of relying on a chicken dinner, sauce and fries. For the dressing, Zaheeruddin suggests keeping it as a side instead of drenching your chicken with it.
Mediterranean Tomato And Cucumber Salad (With More Greens)(17 of19)
Serving Size: 266 grams (without the dressing) Calories: 150Total Fat: 10 grams Sodium: 650 mg Sugar: 5 gramsProtein: 4 grams Expert: Nicole Osinga,dietitian based in Oshawa, Ont. "Don’t forget that you have the freedom to create your own meal and mix and match sides! Use this opportunity to ramp up your veggies. For example, choose a side of the Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad (and ask for balsamic vinegar and olive oil as a dressing) along with the fresh vegetable medley when you order your quarter chicken dinner, sans the white roll."
Healthier Alternative Quarter Chicken Dinner(18 of19)
Serving Size: 312 grams (just the chicken)Calories: 280Total Fat: 6 grams Sodium: 410 mg Sugar: 4 gramsProtein: 48 grams Expert: Shareen Ruddock, dietitian with Better Choice Nutrition Consulting in Halifax"This is tricky, we all love the skin, sauce, fries, roll, and butter, but sometimes we have to negotiate to provide the best nutrition for our bodies. Choose the following: white meat option, whole wheat roll, fresh vegetable medley or garden salad (with fat-free or regular Italian) or side cucumber and tomato salad with dressing on the side. If you have the sauce, pour a small bit (1 Tbsp) over your meat, dipping will increase the amount you use!"
Full Rack BBQ Side Ribs(19 of19)
Serving Size: 444 grams (with BBQ sauce)Calories: 1300 Total Fat: 85 grams Sodium: 1330 mg Sugar: 20 gramsProtein: 93 grams Expert: Raman Khatar, dietitian with Food For Thought in Vancouver"About 1/3 rack ribs with smokey BBQ sauce, with a side ramekin of creamy coleslaw only amounts to 500 calories, 600 mg sodium (much lower than most other options) and 32 grams of protein. You want to aim for over 30 grams of protein per meal."