JetBlue faces $1.5M lawsuit over hot water burn incident

A JetBlue passenger is suing the airline for $1.5 million after allegedly suffering "disfiguring burns" when hot water was spilled on her during turbulence. The incident occurred on May 15th aboard JetBlue Flight 2237 from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut.

Tahjana Lewis, the passenger involved, has filed a complaint in the US District Court for the District of Connecticut. She alleges that JetBlue "failed to provide her with reasonably safe traveling conditions." According to the complaint, a cabin crew member was serving a drink to another passenger when turbulence struck, causing them to spill hot water onto Lewis. This reportedly resulted in second and third-degree burns.

Lewis claims that the cabin crew did not administer first aid and instead advised her to seek medical attention upon landing in Hartford. The complaint, submitted on June 24th, states that Lewis has experienced scarring, mental anguish, and anxiety due to the incident.