FREMONT, Ohio — A woman who says she was burned severely by hot liquid when she bit into a Wendy's chicken sandwich is suing the restaurant and the fast-food chain.

        Mitzi Pumphrey, of Clyde, said when she took a bite of the sandwich she bought from the Clyde Wendy's on May 22, 2001, the liquid spurted onto her face and hand.

        Wendy's International, based in Columbus, referred questions to Bob Higley, director of operations for nine Wendy's restaurants, including the one in Clyde.

        “We're certainly concerned about it,” Mr. Higley said Friday. “I don't know how it could happen.”

        Ms. Pumphrey's lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Sandusky County Common Pleas Court, alleged the design of the sandwich was defective and Wendy's employees failed to warn patrons of the risk.

        “She's got some pretty nasty burns,” said her attorney, Samuel Bolotin of Toledo. “She's got some permanent scarring.”

        The lawsuit seeks at least $25,000 for pain and suffering.

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