JetBlue Sued for $1.5M Over Inflight Hot Water Burn Incident

By Ivan PetrenkoJul 13, 2024 01:30 AMNews
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A passenger is suing JetBlue for $1.5 million after allegedly sustaining severe burns when hot water was spilled on her during inflight service amid turbulence. The passenger, Tahjana Lewis, claims the incident left her with "disfiguring burns" and is seeking damages for personal injuries.

The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Connecticut, alleges that JetBlue failed to ensure safe traveling conditions. The incident occurred on May 15th aboard JetBlue Flight 2237 from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut.

Lewis's complaint details that a cabin crew member was serving a drink to a passenger behind her when turbulence hit, causing the hot water to spill onto Lewis. She suffered second and third-degree burns and claims the crew did not provide first aid, instead advising her to seek medical attention upon landing in Hartford.

Filed on June 24th, the complaint states that Lewis has endured scarring, mental anguish, and anxiety due to the incident. The outcome of the case remains uncertain.

JetBlue operates twice-daily flights between Orlando and Hartford, competing with Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines on the route. Orlando International Airport is a major hub for JetBlue, offering more than 20 destinations across North and Central America and the Caribbean, including New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Turbulence Makes Headlines Again

Turbulence has been a significant issue for airlines recently. In May, a Singapore Airlines flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) diverted to Bangkok (BKK) after encountering severe turbulence, resulting in the death of a passenger. Last month, an Air Europa Boeing 787 flying from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Montevideo Carrasco International Airport (MVD) in Uruguay encountered severe turbulence, forcing an emergency landing at Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) in Brazil.

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