Exact same problem as others. Makes a great pot of coffee and stays hot for a long time, but the lid valve broke after about one month.  Inside the lid is a poorly-designed mechanism that lifts the silicone stopper that seals the spout when you press the lever above the handle. The plastic piece that provides the link is too thin and cracks very easily. Would like to get a new lid or even just the lever piece on the inside.  It really should be reinforced or re-designed!