US EditionUS Passenger Sues Singapore Airlines, Claims Allergic Reaction to Shrimp Meal
- Dr. Doreen Benary, a 41-year-old pediatrician, filed a federal lawsuit on June 17, 2025, against Singapore Airlines after a flight on October 8, 2024, from Frankfurt to New York was diverted following her severe allergic reaction onboard.
- The lawsuit alleges that despite notifying cabin crew of her shrimp allergy after boarding Singapore Airlines flight SQ026 in business class, the crew served her a meal containing shrimp, leading to her violent illness and emergency diversion.
- After unknowingly consuming shrimp, Dr. Benary experienced a severe allergic reaction that led to her becoming critically ill. The flight was diverted to Paris, where she was transported by ambulance and received urgent care at multiple medical centers.
- Her complaint states the cabin crew admitted an error and apologized, and she is seeking full, fair, and reasonable damages to be determined at trial along with interest, costs, and disbursements, while Singapore Airlines declined to comment on court matters.
- The incident highlights the critical duty of care airline staff hold regarding food allergies, and Dr. Benary claims ongoing pain, mental anguish, economic loss, and deprivation of enjoyment of life due to the carrier’s alleged negligence.
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During an airplane flight, a passenger experienced a violent allergic reaction. The crew served him a shrimp dish, although she had indicated upstream that she could not consume this food. The victim, an American woman, decided to sue Singapore Airlines for damages. - A passenger attacks Singapore Airlines after a serious allergic reaction to shrimp in the middle of the flight (Police, justice and other facts).
US passenger sues Singapore Airlines, claims allergic reaction to shrimp meal
SINGAPORE: A New York-based paediatrician has sued Singapore Airlines (SIA) for allegedly serving her a meal containing shrimp when she had already informed crew members of her allergy, causing her to suffer a severe allergic reaction. According to court documents, Dr Doreen Benary said that on Oct 8, 2024
The Straits Times
Passenger sues SIA after allergic reaction, claims served meal containing shrimp despite warning crew
New York-based pediatrician Doreen Benary said she informed a cabin crew member about her allergy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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