The Independent first reported that a Philadelphia man has sued Frontier Airlines in federal court for allegedly spilling hot tea served on a flight on his groin, causing third-degree burns and scarring. .
Sean Miller, 56, was aboard Frontier Flight 4948 from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to his home in Philadelphia on Sept. 20 when the incident occurred, the complaint states. are. According to Outlet. The tea he ordered while on board was “ [him] Unsafe and unreasonably high temperature, no lid or anything, and filled to the brim. ”
According to Miller's lawsuit, this violated Frontier's obligation to “provide him with the hot beverage he requested in a safe manner that would not cause him potential injury or disfigurement.”
The passengers were taken to the hospital immediately after landing. He was then sent to a regional burn center for specialized treatment due to the “severity” of his wounds from the “scorching hot” drink he spilled, the complaint alleges.
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Mr. Miller suffered from at least one condition: extremely unsightly and embarrassing discoloration of his penis, scrotum/testicles, and thighs, “significantly reduced sensation in his penis,'' “post-traumatic stress disorder,'' and “lack of self-esteem.'' I suffered from a prolapsed disc. The lawsuit alleges that painful movements are to blame, according to The Independent.
“Due to the tight configuration of the plane's seats, Mr. Miller was unable to rise from his seat after the spill and was in severe pain while his body burned,” said Adam S. Ballisto, Mr. Miller's attorney. said. he told the outlet.
Ms Miller has been left with “permanent scarring” on her private parts and has experienced “sexual dysfunction since the incident”, Ballist said. (Related: Girl's family claims flight attendant taped iPhone to toilet seat to record daughter)
The lawsuit alleged that the plaintiffs endured nerve compression and damage, neck pain, emotional distress and embarrassment. Miller also reportedly suffered “generalized contusions, sprains, bulging discs, and herniated discs,” although the extent of the injuries is currently unknown. These effects have resulted in Miller incurring “significant” medical bills, according to the complaint.
Mr. Miller is seeking $150,000 in injury and other damages, which will have to be reviewed by a court.
According to the suit, Miller will not be able to return to his warehouse job for some time and will suffer “significant physical and emotional pain and suffering,” which could continue into the future “if he is not able to balance his natural life.” That's what it means.
Ballist told the outlet that he contacted Frontier multiple times about the incident but received no response, so he decided to file the lawsuit on Miller's behalf.
A Frontier Airlines spokesperson told The Independent on Thursday: “As a matter of standard practice, we do not comment on pending litigation.”
The Daily Caller has reached out to Frontier Airlines for comment, but has not yet received a response.
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