Yuba City McDonald’s worker hospitalized after coworker allegedly threw hot liquid; family speaks out

YUBA CITY, Calif. — A McDonald's employee in Yuba City is recovering in the UC Davis ICU burn unit after police say a coworker threw hot liquid on him Saturday night. Jacob Smith, 20, suffered burns on the side of his face, neck, right arm, and back, according to investigators. His mother, Amber Smith, said her son was preparing to end his shift when the assault occurred.