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TIL after many accidents and deaths caused by 30 Minute Guarantee Promotions, Domino's Pizza was sued for many millions of dollars in wrongful death suits, one suit was for over 50 million dollars. After many people were hurt or killed by this 'rush' policy, 30 Minute Guarantee was discontinued.

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