Passenger Sues American Airlines After Coffee Pot Falls On Her 'Genital Area'

An American Airlines passenger has sued the airline after a coffee pot had fallen on her lap, causing severe burns to the area on a flight in February. Flying through turbulence According to a report by The Independent , the passenger, a 68-year-old woman, was flying on an American Airlines flight in February. The woman was flying home from Baltimore, Maryland, the United States , to Detroit, Michigan, the US.

The lawsuit stated that the captain had asked passengers to fasten their seat belts during the flight, warning about potential turbulence up ahead. Still, the filing alleged that as the flight attendants were giving out beverages and snacks throughout the cabin, turbulence began, with one cabin crew member parking their trolley near the plaintiff’s seat. “During the turbulence, the beverage cart was shaking which resulted in the hot coffee pot that was left on top of the cart to fall off into [the plaintiff’s – ed.

note] lap, causing her to sustain severe 1st and 2nd degree burns over her legs, thighs, and genital area.” The crew members were transported to a local hospital after landing. Compensating for damages According to a report by Business Insider , the plaintiff has sought damages “in excess of $75,000,” noting that in addition to the burns, the incident has caused the woman anxiety and depression.

American Airlines should be found guilty of not using due care and caution when securing the beverage cart on the flight, with the lawsuit adding that t.