Family of assaulted Yuba City McDonald’s worker speaks out

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. "He was in the office getting ready to count the money when he saw out of the corner of his eye something, and he just turned, and the oil was just thrown on him," Amber Smith said. KCRA 3 is your home for California breaking news and weather. For your latest California news and weather visit: https://www.kcra.com/ For licensing inquiries: https://www.kcra.com/licensing