Passenger Sues Jetblue for $1.5 Million, Alleges She Was Severely Burned by Hot Tea During Turbulence

The passenger claims she has endured “disfigurement and scarring” as a result of the incident in legal documents obtained by PEOPLE

A Jetblue passenger has filed a lawsuit against the airline, claiming that she suffered severe burns after a “dangerously hot” cup of tea was spilled on her.

According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Tahjana Lewis was traveling on a JetBlue flight from Orlando to Hartford, Connecticut, on May 15. During the in-flight beverage service, the complaint alleges that while serving a passenger in a different seat, a crew member “caused a dangerously hot cup of tea to spill onto" Lewis.

Lewis’ alleged injuries include severe burns on her upper chest, breasts, legs, left buttocks and right arm, as well as “disfigurement and scarring” on all five regions, the suit claims. It also alleges that she’s experienced “mental anguish, anxiety and post-traumatic stress” from the incident.

The suit also accuses the airline crew of failing to "properly administer first aid" to Lewis.

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In addition to claiming the water was served “at a temperature that was unreasonably and dangerously hot,” Lewis's filing alleges that the crew carried out the beverage service “during a time when there was ongoing turbulence" and "the ‘fasten seatbelt sign’ was turned on," creating unsafe conditions.

PEOPLE reached out to JetBlue for comment, but did not immediately get a response.

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Lewis is seeking damages in an amount greater than $1.5 million, claiming she’s incurred expenses for medical care, diagnostic tests and treatment, and anticipates needing future treatment for her injuries, some of which "will be permanent in nature and/or permanently disabling."

The suit also claims she "has been limited in her ability to engage in her usual occupation" and "enjoy life's activities."

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