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Passenger sues Frontier Airlines over hot tea burn injury

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A passenger has taken legal action against Frontier Airlines following an incident where hot tea reportedly caused severe burns to his genitals. Sean Miller, from Pennsylvania, claims he sustained third-degree burns after being served tea without a lid during a flight on September 20, 2024. According to court documents cited by The Independent, the beverage was "unsafely and unreasonably high temperature" and lacked any form of cover.

Miller was traveling from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Philadelphia when the incident occurred. After landing, he was immediately taken to a hospital and then transferred to a burn center for specialized care. His attorney, Adam S. Barrist, described how Miller "was unable to get up from his seat after the spill," leading him to endure significant pain as the scalding liquid burned him.

Barrist further stated that since the accident, Miller "has been encountering sexual dysfunction." Miller is seeking $150,000 in damages for pain and suffering along with financial losses resulting from this incident.

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Frontier Airlines has faced lawsuits previously over customer grievances. In 2023, Amira Hamad sued the airline over an unexpected charge for an oversized carry-on bag that allegedly met size requirements. This case involved demands for various refunds and damages under Florida's consumer protection laws.

These incidents occur amid broader industry efforts led by regulators like the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address transparency around airline fees. Recent regulations now mandate airlines disclose fees upfront and prohibit surprise fee increases or discounts on services not provided.

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