Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBriohny Smyth, a former child pop star and current yoga instructor, is suing Singapore Airlines after allegedly swallowing a 1.5-inch wooden splinter from a chicken satay skewer during a flight to Los Angeles. The incident, which occurred on July 28, 2024, caused immediate pain, violent coughing and choking sensations, according to her federal complaint. Smyth, whose livelihood depends on her voice, subsequently experienced persistent throat discomfort, vocal fatigue and pain, with an otolaryngologist identifying scarring and trauma to her vocal cords. The lawsuit claims Smyth suffered bodily injury, loss of earning capacity, professional harm and anxiety related to eating and flying. She is seeking damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, emotional distress and legal costs, while Singapore Airlines has not yet commented on the lawsuit. In fullFormer child pop star sues airline after ‘splintered’ chicken skewer allegedly damages vocal cordsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Former child pop star sues airline over chicken skewer splinter
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBriohny Smyth, a former child pop star and current yoga instructor, is suing Singapore Airlines after allegedly swallowing a 1.5-inch wooden splinter from a chicken satay skewer during a flight to Los Angeles. The incident, which occurred on July 28, 2024, caused immediate pain, violent coughing and choking sensations, according to her federal complaint. Smyth, whose livelihood depends on her voice, subsequently experienced persistent throat discomfort, vocal fatigue and pain, with an otolaryngologist identifying scarring and trauma to her vocal cords. The lawsuit claims Smyth suffered bodily injury, loss of earning capacity, professional harm and anxiety related to eating and flying. She is seeking damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, emotional distress and legal costs, while Singapore Airlines has not yet commented on the lawsuit. In fullFormer child pop star sues airline after ‘splintered’ chicken skewer allegedly damages vocal cordsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
