Former pop singer Briohny Smyth is suing Singapore Airlines. As reported by Yahoo!News, she alleges a piece of wood from a chicken skewer caused "severe pain" and "choking distress".
Smyth filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court of Central California on July 24. She alleged that a "jagged wooden splinter" had also caused severe damage to her vocal cords.
The former pop singer, who now lives in Los Angeles County, says that the incident happened on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ36. It was flying from Singapore to Los Angeles on July 28, 2024.
The specific details of her supposed injuries were reported in the lawsuit as follows. It claims the splinter had "became lodged" in her throat. Because of this, while "attempting to expel" the shard, the lawsuit states she experienced "substantial pain and emotional distress".
The incident allegedly left Smyth with "persistent throat discomfort, vocal fatigue, raspiness, tightness and pain with prolonged speaking and singing."
The lawsuit also explained that an otolaryngologist had examined her throat, and found "scarring and trauma... consistent with injury from a sharp foreign object".
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The Former Pop Singer is Suing For Damages
The specific damages that the former pop singer is looking to claim for are: damages for past and future medical expenses; loss of earnings; and general damages. She hasn't expressed a specific amount she would like to settle, however she has asked for a trial by jury to help determine this.
The complaint also explained that Smyth's role as a "professional performer, wellness coach and public speaker" meant she was more specifically affected by this injury than the average person. It explained her "livelihood substantially depends on the integrity and performance of her voice."
Briohny Smith was most well known for being a child pop star in Thailand. She had an album there reach platinum status. However, she now lives in L.A., where she teaches yoga classes.
Singapore Airlines also responded to a request for comment from the outlet. They explained they were "unable to comment on pending litigation".
We hope that this gets solved soon, and that justice is carried out appropriately.
